‘Move in jeopardy’ – Liverpool transfer plans could go up in smoke just before 7pm deadline

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Liverpool have agreed a £35 million deal with Crystal Palace to sign England international Marc Guehi, who is set to undergo a medical on transfer deadline day. This move represents a significant breakthrough for Liverpool on a busy deadline day, coming after intense negotiations and a prior rejection of the offer by Palace. The 25-year-old defender, who captained Palace to FA Cup glory last season and has earned 23 England caps, is expected to sign a five-year contract running until 2030.

The agreement follows the earlier £125 million deal for Alexander Isak, another marquee signing, making the 2025 transfer window one of Liverpool's most eventful ever. Despite initial resistance from Palace manager Oliver Glasner, Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes was able to finalize the deal, reflecting the club’s determination to strengthen their defense ahead of the new season.

With the transfers of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen and the limited senior centre-back options remaining at Liverpool—including Virgil van Dijk, Ibou Konate, Giovanni Leoni, and Joe Gomez—securing Guehi was critical. His arrival will bolster the squad depth that had become notably thin in central defense after recent departures.

This signing demonstrates Liverpool's strategic approach to acquiring Premier League-proven talent in the prime of his career at a reasonable price, especially as Guehi's contract with Palace is due to expire next summer. The club's focus on balancing experienced leadership at the back with future potential aligns with manager Arne Slot’s vision following his succession of Jurgen Klopp in 2024.

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