Marc Guehi transfer to Liverpool collapses despite deal sheet submission
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Marc Guehi's proposed transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool collapsed at the final stage due to Palace’s inability to secure an adequate replacement defender before the transfer deadline.
Crystal Palace had reportedly accepted a £35 million offer from Liverpool for their captain Marc Guehi. However, the deal was conditional on Palace finding a suitable replacement to fill the gap left by Guehi's departure. Efforts to sign Brighton centre-back Igor Julio on loan fell through after Julio instead moved to West Ham, which left Palace without the reinforcements needed to sanction Guehi's exit.
Palace chairman Steve Parish was reportedly firm on the condition that Guehi would not be sold unless a replacement arrived first. This stance ultimately caused Liverpool’s bid to collapse despite their intention to acquire the young defender before the transfer window closed.
The collapse of the deal provides relief to many Crystal Palace fans who wished to retain Guehi for the remainder of the season. However, it leaves Palace in a precarious position as Guehi has only one year left on his contract and is reportedly unwilling to sign an extension, potentially leading to a loss for the club if he departs on a free transfer in the future.
In summary, the failure to replace Guehi in time effectively stopped Liverpool from completing the transfer, leaving Crystal Palace with their captain but also with potential future risks due to his contract situation.
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