Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish 'delayed holding talks with Marc Guehi over his dream move to Liverpool' until an hour before the transfer window shut due to FITNESS CLASS in Soho
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Marc Guéhi, the Crystal Palace captain and England international defender, has expressed significant frustration after his proposed £35 million move to Liverpool collapsed on Deadline Day. The transfer was blocked primarily because Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner refused to let Guéhi leave without a suitable replacement, which the club could not secure. This led to the deal—the biggest non-transfer of a window marked by record spending—falling through at the last moment.
Despite his disappointment, Guéhi remained professional during the transfer saga, continuing to praise his team and club in interviews. However, reports emerged that he is now "angry" and "extremely unhappy" with Crystal Palace for preventing his move to the Premier League champions, and he is preparing a strongly worded statement reflecting his discontent.
Guéhi, 25, has not signed a new contract with Palace and is expected to leave on a free transfer next summer when his current deal expires. His high-profile collapse with Liverpool has attracted interest from major European clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona, who are reportedly keen on reaching a pre-contract agreement with him starting January 1.
The player has been a near ever-present for Palace this season, missing only one minute in six fixtures and even scoring in a 3–0 victory over Aston Villa recently. However, the failed Liverpool move has left Guéhi considering drastic responses to his current club’s stance, signaling potential tension ahead.
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