Marc Guehi to Liverpool transfer twist as Oliver Glasner makes demand - 'He has to stay!'

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"Everybody can see how important Marc is, honestly, I don't know, but I really deeply hope Marc will play for us at Villa Park.

"I deeply hope that Marc will play until the end of the season for us."

Such a response may not inspire hope amongst the Selhurst Park faithful that their captain has any intention of renewing his contract in the next 10 months.

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As chairman Steve Parish has previously admitted the club may have to cash in on Guehi, Palace have also been on the lookout for potential replacements.

However, Glasner has spoken to the media after Friday's 12pm deadline to register new signings in time to be involved in this weekend's round of Premier League fixtures.

He has to.

"Because now it is not possible, or I think it's not possible, to find a Marc Guehi replacement who can play straight in the Premier League being a starter for Crystal Palace, being consistent, and we will see.

"The foundation of the success we had in the last couple of months - and also the foundation going into the [Europa Conference League] group stage is our defence.

We had two clean sheets against Fredrikstad, now we have five games played with three clean sheets.

"We conceded just one goal in the Premier League so this is our foundation and Marc is the crucial part.

He's the captain, he's an England international, he's the most Premier League experience in the back and getting now the right replacement in, I think is almost impossible."

On personal conversations with Guehi, the manager added: "I think he shows it in every game that he's focused.

Again, if Marc had said at one moment 'I want to leave Crystal Palace', that it would have already happened weeks ago.

"Because of his situation - and there is no one to blame for it - if he plays one more year left then gives the signal 'I definitely wan't to leave', I think it would happen at every single club.

"So, Marc is fully committed to the team."

Given Glasner's reluctance to sell alongside the hint that his player will likely not sign a new deal, the one outcome would be Guehi signing for a new club for free in 2026.

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This plays into Liverpool's hands as they were always warm to the idea of playing the waiting game, however it could open the door to rival suitors to emerge in the meantime.