Crystal Palace line up medical for €27m Marc Guehi replacement
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesCrystal Palace’s summer has been a whirlwind.
First, they lost Eberechi Eze to Arsenal for £67.5 million.
Now, their captain Marc Guehi is firmly on Liverpool’s radar.
Palace fans know the impact of losing two key players could be huge.
The FA Cup winners relied heavily on both last season.
Manager Oliver Glasner has already admitted his squad is thin.
He even joked he might “try his boots” at centre-back if Guehi goes before the transfer deadline.
Liverpool have been watching closely.
The Reds need a defender who is proven in the Premier League and also homegrown.
Guehi ticks both boxes.
His contract runs until 2026, but Liverpool believe they can land him for less than his market value.
The timing mattersa and Palace now have money in the bank from Eze’s sale, which reduces the pressure to sell Guehi.
At the same time, replacing both stars in one window is a nightmare scenario.
That is why Liverpool see this as an opening, but also a battle against the clock.
The story took a turn this week.
Crystal Palace moved for Jaydee Canvot, the French centre-back from Toulouse.
Fabrizio Romano first revealed that Crystal Palace entered the race for French centre back Jaydee Canvot after Aston Villa bid rejected last week.
That was the first sign Palace were preparing for life after Guehi.
Now, the deal is nearly done.
Romano updated the news, confirming: “Jaydee Canvot, set for medical later today as new Crystal Palace player.
#CPFC sign him for €27m.
Exclusive story, confirmed.”
For Liverpool, this is a key signal.
Palace are lining up Guehi’s replacement.
With Canvot on his way, Guehi’s exit feels more realistic
The Reds know this could be the chance to finally get their man.
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