Liverpool agree £35m deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi: Full details as defender takes medical on Reds' £160m deadline day
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Liverpool have agreed a £35 million deal to sign centre-back Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old has been granted permission to undergo a medical in London, signaling the imminent completion of the transfer. Guéhi is expected to sign a five-year contract with Liverpool until the summer of 2030[1][2][4].
Guéhi joined Crystal Palace from Chelsea in 2021. During his time at Palace, he has made 155 appearances and served as captain. Notably, he helped the club secure their first major trophy by winning the FA Cup last season. Guéhi also has 23 senior caps for England, adding valuable international experience[1].
The transfer comes after a prolonged negotiation period, as Guéhi had only one year left on his contract at Palace. Palace manager Oliver Glasner had expressed a desire to retain the player, emphasizing that Palace held decision-making power over his future. Yet the financial considerations and Guéhi’s own ambitions influenced the deal. The defender is focused on playing a prominent role this season, partly to enhance his chances of making England’s squad for the upcoming World Cup[1][2][5].
At Liverpool, Guéhi is likely to compete for a starting spot in central defense alongside Virgil van Dijk, challenging Ibrahima Konaté, who is in the final year of his contract. This signing comes as Liverpool look to reinforce their defense following the £35m departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. The Guéhi transfer is part of a busy transfer window for Liverpool, which also includes a record fee approaching £125 million for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, alongside plans for Harvey Elliott’s loan move to Aston Villa[2].
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