Marc Guehi's Crystal Palace farewell video LEAKS after £35m Liverpool move collapsed at 11th hour, with the Eagles captain staying put after club failed to land replacement

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Marc Guehi's transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool fell through due to Palace's failure to secure a replacement defender before the transfer deadline. Although the two clubs had agreed on a £35 million deal and Guehi had been given permission to undergo a medical in London, the move collapsed when Crystal Palace's attempt to sign Brighton defender Igor Julio did not materialize. Igor Julio instead chose to join West Ham, and reports vary on whether Crystal Palace decided against completing the deal following the medical[1][3].

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner publicly urged the club not to sell Guehi without having a suitable replacement, emphasizing that keeping him was vital for a successful season. Ultimately, Crystal Palace submitted a deal sheet to the Premier League to extend negotiations past the deadline but decided to retain Guehi after failing to finalize a replacement[1].

Guehi, who is captain of Crystal Palace and was named man of the match in a recent win against Aston Villa, has only one year remaining on his contract. The club now faces the challenge of addressing the risk of losing him on a free transfer next season if a new contract is not agreed upon[1][3].

For Liverpool, the collapse of the Guehi deal marked a disappointment amidst their other big summer transfers, including the signing of Alexander Isak. The transfer saga highlighted the complexities clubs face in managing squad changes within tight transfer windows and the importance of securing replacement players before letting key assets go[2].

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