Rio Ferdinand criticises club for 'bullying' Marc Guehi out of deadline day Liverpool transfer

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Rio Ferdinand has shown his sympathy for Marc Guehi after the England defender failed to land a deadline day move to Liverpool(Image: Malcolm Couzens, Getty Images)

Rio Ferdinand has accused Crystal Palace of "bullying" Marc Guehi into staying at the club despite strong interest from Liverpool.

Ferdinand has questioned both players' approaches, as well as their clubs' handling of the situations, while praising Isak for getting his desired outcome.

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"Isak has muscled his way out [of Newcastle]," said the former United captain on his Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel (via the Liverpool Echo).



Guehi, by contrast, has maintained Palace supporters' backing by training and playing as normal, yet missed out on what could have been a career-defining opportunity.

"On the other hand: Marc Guehi," Ferdinand continued.

And it wasn't just about departing Palace for Guehi, whom BBC Sport has since reported desired "Liverpool or nothing."

Guehi is now all but certain to leave Palace next year, either in January for a reduced fee or in the summer for free(Image: Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Ferdinand's assessment that Palace "bullied" their player into remaining is a view some supporters may share.

Nevertheless, just as players have their aims in the transfer market, so too will a club hoping to retain a skipper who has just guided them to FA Cup triumph and a long-awaited return to European competition.

It's Ferdinand's claim that Palace have been aware for a considerable time that Guehi, who received support from former Palace boss Roy Hodgson, wishes to depart and could have secured a suitable replacement.

At the very least, the talent will have at least four months to study under Guehi before Liverpool probably return for the England international next year.

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