Marc Guehi's transfer stance backed as Liverpool warned about $68M risk
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Gary Neville has expressed support for Marc Guehi's decision to stay put at Crystal Palace rather than attempting to push through a transfer to Liverpool.
He emphasized that the defender's professionalism will benefit him in the long term, despite denying him a dream move in the short term.
Guehi came close to signing for Liverpool this summer, but the move collapsed on deadline day when Palace failed to find a replacement.
The 25-year-old, now in the last year of his Selhurst Park contract, was heavily pursued, with Liverpool leading the charge and agreeing a $47 million transfer before the deal fell apart.
Throughout the uncertainty, Guehi remained committed to Palace, continuing his training and match involvement without any disruption.
For Liverpool, however, missing out on Guehi may have significant ramifications.
What could have been: Guehi's failed move to Liverpool leaves the Reds a little light at centre back.
"I wonder if Liverpool will regret [not signing Guehi]," he pondered.
By contrast, Guehi maintained his professionalism, and for Liverpool, this might be costly in the short term.
However, if the champions manage to sign him as a free agent next year, they will be acquiring a player of exceptional character