Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish attended 'fitness class in Soho' on deadline day before holding meeting with Marc Guehi over his failed move to Liverpool
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Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi was denied a much-anticipated deadline day move to Liverpool despite an agreed £35 million fee between the clubs. The Premier League champions had targeted the England center-back as a priority signing, but the transfer collapsed after Palace manager Oliver Glasner refused to let his key defender leave without a replacement. Palace ultimately failed to find a suitable substitute, which meant Guéhi had to remain at Selhurst Park.
Guéhi expressed frustration and anger at being blocked from the transfer, reportedly preparing a strongly worded statement to convey his displeasure. Despite the setback, he has maintained professionalism on the pitch, playing every minute except one this season and scoring in Palace’s recent 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. However, sources describe him as “extremely unhappy” with Crystal Palace’s handling of the situation.
With Guéhi’s contract expiring next summer, he is now expected to seek a new club once he can legally negotiate pre-contract agreements from January 1. This has attracted interest from top European clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, who are monitoring the situation to potentially secure his signature when available. The defender’s refusal to renew with Palace indicates his intention to move on and continue his career at a higher-profile club.
Palace’s inability to replace Guéhi has raised questions about the club's transfer strategy, while Liverpool’s persistence in the market signals their desire to strengthen defensively. The saga marks one of the most notable non-moves of the recent transfer window, highlighting the complexities of deadline day negotiations and player ambitions.
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