Crystal Palace tell Liverpool how much signing Marc Guehi in January would cost them
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Liverpool's pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi remains active after a failed transfer attempt in the summer window. The 25-year-old centre-back, one of the Premier League’s most consistent defenders, was close to joining Liverpool this summer, with a £35 million deal agreed and a medical completed. However, Crystal Palace pulled out at the last moment, prioritizing their need for defensive stability and rejecting Palace's former higher asking price[1][3].
Despite this setback, Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed the Reds are still very interested in signing Guéhi and are maintaining open communication with the player to reignite negotiations in the January transfer window or potentially as a free agent in the summer of 2026 when his contract expires[2][3]. Slot acknowledged the disappointment but praised the current defensive options Liverpool have while expressing the club’s desire to sign Guéhi[2].
Crystal Palace, acknowledging the defender’s contract runs out next summer and his reluctance to renew, have recently lowered their asking price to around £25 million for a January move, a significant reduction from previous figures[1][5]. This reduction reflects the club’s reluctance to lose Guéhi on a free transfer and Liverpool's favored position as his preferred next club. However, Liverpool face increased competition from elite European clubs like Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Real Madrid, the latter two potentially seeking pre-contract agreements for a free transfer in 2026[1].
While Liverpool initially stepped back from making another bid in January, there remains a belief the move could be completed either during the winter window or next summer on a free transfer. The transfer would represent excellent value given Guéhi’s quality and status, with Liverpool looking to add defensive depth following their summer signings of other players but missing out on Guéhi[4][5].
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