‘I told the chairman…’ – What Glasner has said about Guehi as Liverpool push for D-day swoop
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has addressed ongoing speculation about Marc Guehi’s future amid Liverpool’s strong interest in the England international centre-back. With Guehi entering the final year of his contract and reportedly keen on a move to Liverpool, Glasner emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with the player. He expressed the club’s desire for Guehi to extend his contract, but acknowledged that it would be Guehi’s choice to make.
Glasner was firm about the importance of retaining Guehi, highlighting that losing the defender without a suitable replacement would be detrimental to Crystal Palace’s aspirations for the season. He stated that the club had agreed that any sale of Guehi would be contingent on first securing a replacement and insisted no such replacement currently exists within the squad. According to Glasner, this lack makes selling Guehi impossible if the team is to remain competitive in the Premier League.
The Palace boss remarked on the difficulty in finding a direct replacement capable of stepping into the Premier League straight away, referencing a recent signing, 19-year-old Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse, as an exciting prospect but not yet a ready-made successor. Glasner also made clear that the club’s position had been communicated strongly to the hierarchy: keeping Guehi is essential for Crystal Palace’s successful season plans.
Despite persistent rumours and substantial interest from Liverpool—including reports of a potential £35–45 million transfer fee—Glasner denied that any deal had been agreed. His message was consistent and clear: the club is prepared to keep Guehi, and will only consider a sale if a proper replacement is in place. This stance follows the recent departure of creative midfielder Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, marking Guehi as a crucial figure in the current Crystal Palace team.
Overall, Glasner projected confidence in holding on to his key defender for the immediate future while leaving open the possibility that Guehi’s ultimate choice will determine his next destination. For now, Crystal Palace is determined not to weaken its defensive backbone without proper preparation, signaling a firm intent to retain Guehi through the transfer window.
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