Marc Guehi's £35m Liverpool move COLLAPSES despite agreement being reached on deadline day as Reds are dealt huge blow
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Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi's anticipated £35 million transfer to Liverpool collapsed on deadline day as Palace failed to secure a suitable replacement centre-back. Although Liverpool and Crystal Palace had agreed on the fee, and Guehi had begun his medical at Liverpool, Palace's attempts to sign Brighton defender Igor Julio fell through, with Julio opting to join West Ham instead. Contrasting reports also suggest Palace might have decided not to complete the replacement deal after Igor's medical. Despite a deal sheet extending negotiations past the 7pm deadline, Palace ultimately decided to retain Guehi, which was welcomed by Liverpool's head coach Oliver Glasner who had urged Palace not to sell their key player without a proper replacement.
Guehi, who performed impressively with a man-of-the-match display in Crystal Palace's recent win at Aston Villa, has just one year left on his current contract. Palace's reluctance to risk losing him for free next season has complicated their position since they must now address his future contract status. The failure to complete Guehi’s move leaves Liverpool without their intended defensive reinforcement on deadline day, despite other signings such as Alexander Isak being completed concurrently.
Overall, the collapse of the transfer reflects Crystal Palace's priority to maintain squad stability over financial gain amid the transfer deadline pressure. It also highlights the challenges clubs face in simultaneously managing outgoing and incoming transfers, especially involving crucial players like club captains.
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