Marc Guehi told he got ‘bullied’ out of dream Liverpool transfer on deadline day
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Rio Ferdinand has accused Crystal Palace of "bullying" Marc Guehi into remaining at the club despite significant interest from Liverpool.
It's now anticipated the centre-back will depart either on a free transfer next summer or for a considerably reduced fee in January.
His exemplary behaviour stands in contrast to that of Alexander Isak, who staged a protest at Newcastle before securing a $174M move on Monday.
Guehi, conversely, has maintained Palace supporters' backing by training and featuring as normal, yet failed to secure what could have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"On the other hand: Marc Guehi," Ferdinand continued.
And it wasn't merely about departing Palace for Guehi, whom BBC Sport has subsequently reported desired "Liverpool or nothing."
Guehi now looks likely to leave Palace for free next summer
Nevertheless, just as players have their ambitions in the transfer window, so too will a club seeking to retain a skipper who has just guided it to FA Cup triumph and a long-awaited European comeback.
It's Ferdinand's contention that Palace has been aware for a long time that Guehi, who received sympathy from former Palace manager Roy Hodgson, wishes to depart and could have secured a suitable replacement