Liverpool could snap up ‘ultimate professional’ for just £25m in January; was once valued at £70m

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Crystal Palace have reportedly reduced their asking price for Marc Guehi to around £25 million ahead of the January 2026 transfer window, significantly down from the £35 million initially demanded during the summer window. This marks a drop of £10 million and about half the fee Palace sought at the start of the summer transfer period.

Liverpool are now in a position to sign the 25-year-old England international in January, with sources confirming the deal is "on" for around that fee. Guehi, capped 23 times by England, has communicated his refusal to extend his contract with Crystal Palace, which expires in June 2026, indicating his preference to move on. There have also been reports of a strained relationship between Guehi and manager Oliver Glasner, who was said to be opposed to losing his captain without an adequate replacement.

The reduction in price comes amid Palace's desire to avoid losing Guehi on a free transfer next summer. His failure to secure a summer move left the club unwilling to block his departure outright but keen to recover funds, reflecting the change in their stance and urgency in the January transfer market.
Additionally, major Spanish clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona have shown interest in Guehi, eyeing pre-contract agreements following the collapse of the summer Liverpool deal. However, Liverpool remain a key suitor, expecting to finalize a transfer once the window reopens.

This shift in negotiations illustrates the evolving dynamic of Guehi’s future, with Liverpool poised to take advantage of Palace’s lowered demands and Guehi’s contract situation to secure the defender’s services in January.

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