‘Extremely unhappy’ Marc Guehi plans to release statement after collapse of Liverpool transfer

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Marc Guehi's anticipated transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool for £35 million collapsed on deadline day due to Crystal Palace's failure to secure a replacement defender in time. Liverpool and Guehi had agreed terms, and the defender had filmed an exit video which leaked online, but Palace manager Oliver Glasner insisted that Guehi would only be allowed to leave if the club found the right replacement. Since this did not happen, the deal was cancelled by Palace, leaving Guehi unhappy with the situation.

The collapse was reportedly linked to Crystal Palace's attempt to sign Brighton's Igor Julio as a replacement, but Julio ended up moving to West Ham instead, which scuppered Palace's ability to sell Guehi. Liverpool remain interested, and fresh talks between the clubs and Guehi are expected later in the month. Given Guehi has only one year left on his contract and is reluctant to renew with Palace, there is pressure on the club since they risk losing him for free next summer.

Meanwhile, major European clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona are already showing interest in Guehi, potentially through a pre-contract agreement once his current contract expires. The collapse of the Liverpool deal has sparked speculation over Guehi's future beyond the Premier League.

Despite Liverpool's record spending this transfer window of over £400 million, including signings like Alexander Isak, this last-minute setback underlines the complexities of transfer negotiations that hinge on contingencies like replacements. Guehi remains a coveted centre-back, and his career trajectory will likely see renewed attention linked to Liverpool and other top clubs in the near future.

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