Crystal Palace reluctantly agree to sell Marc Guehi to Liverpool for £35m
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Crystal Palace has reluctantly agreed to sell captain Marc Guehi to Liverpool for £35 million. After much resistance, the Eagles accepted the offer ahead of the transfer deadline on 31 August 2025, allowing Guehi to undergo a medical and finalize his move.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner had been firmly opposed to Guehi’s departure earlier, emphasizing the player’s importance to the team’s success. Glasner explained that the club had agreed only to sell Guehi if a suitable replacement was already secured. As of late August, no replacement had been signed, leading Glasner to declare that selling Guehi before finding one would harm the team's chances this season. He stated, “If we sell we accept a step back,” and insisted that keeping Guehi was necessary to progress[1][2].
Despite Glasner’s stance, the club ultimately negotiated with Liverpool, partly due to external pressures and the timing of the transfer window. Liverpool formally offered £35m and reportedly completed an agreement with Palace for Guehi’s transfer. Guehi had played and scored for Palace shortly before the deal, highlighting his key role on the pitch[1][3][4].
Alongside the Guehi move, Palace moved quickly to secure a replacement on deadline day by agreeing a season-long loan deal for Brighton defender Igor Julio, indicating a last-minute solution to fill the gap left by Guehi’s exit[1].
Guehi’s transfer represents a significant deadline day maneuver by Liverpool, who had already been active in the market, acquiring players like Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. The deal boosts Liverpool’s defensive options as they aim to strengthen their squad for the season’s challenges[3][4].
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