Marc Guehi to Liverpool: Crystal Palace 'agree' shock defender deal on deadline day

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Marc Guehi could still leave Crystal Palace(Image: Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace have reportedly struck a deal to sign Igor Julio on loan from rivals Brighton as the club wait to see whether Marc Guehi will leave for Liverpool.

Mirror Football understands that Liverpool are waiting for a response from Palace after making an offer of £35million for Guehi on Friday.

West Ham are also interested in the 27-year-old defender, having agreed to sell Nayef Aguerd to Marseille for €23million (£20m).

With Liverpool's interest in Guehi well documented, Palace have been scouring the market for centre-backs in recent weeks.

They have been linked with Rennes’ Jeremy Jacquet and Toulouse’s Jaydee Canvot, but seem to prefer Premier League experience.

Julio joined Brighton from Fiorentina two years ago and has made 50 appearances for the club.

But he has slipped down the pecking order under Fabian Hurzeler, who is happy to let him leave for the club's rivals.

Igor Julio could leave Brighton for Crystal Palace(Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Liverpool have already signed defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma for £26m, but want further reinforcements at the back, with Joe Gomez the only other back-up to Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

If they do sign Guehi it will be against the wishes of Glasner.

"I told the chairman we have to keep Marc if we want to play a successful season," he told BBC Sport after the 3-0 win over Villa on Sunday.

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