Liverpool ‘really like’ 25-year-old ace and want him to ‘play for them’ in future – Journalist
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Liverpool really like Marc Guehi and have been actively pursuing the Crystal Palace defender throughout the 2025 summer transfer window. The Premier League champions regarded Guehi, a 25-year-old England international, as a prime candidate to bolster their central defense. Liverpool reportedly agreed a £35 million deal with Crystal Palace and even arranged for Guehi to undergo a medical examination[1].
Guehi, who has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent center-backs, was keen on the move to Liverpool. The club's manager Arne Slot saw him as a long-term defensive solution, and the player himself hoped to compete at the highest level, including Champions League football, alongside fellow England teammates[1][2].
However, despite the advanced stage of negotiations, the transfer collapsed at the last moment. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner threatened to resign if Guehi was sold without a proper replacement, which the club failed to secure in time. Consequently, the club reversed the deal on deadline day, frustrating Guehi who remained professional but felt disappointed by the breakdown, which was beyond his control[2][3][4][5].
Following the failed transfer, Guehi has decided against renewing his Crystal Palace contract and intends to run down his final year at the club. This decision leaves Palace at risk of losing their captain without a transfer fee next summer. Liverpool could revisit signing Guehi in January or try to acquire him on a free transfer afterward. The episode has intensified pressure on Crystal Palace’s management to resolve the delicate situation[4].
Overall, Liverpool's interest in Guehi remains strong, viewing him as a superb addition to their squad who can contribute to their ambitions to defend the Premier League title and compete in Europe, but current circumstances have made the immediate transfer impossible[1][5].
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