Selling Guehi would have been ‘very, very risky’ for Palace, insists Glasner

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has denied claims that he threatened to quit the club over the potential transfer of captain Marc Guehi to Liverpool. Despite widespread reports suggesting Glasner told chairman Steve Parish he would resign if Guehi was sold on deadline day, Glasner clarified that no such threat was made. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasized the conversation was a professional discussion focused on the sporting impact rather than any personal tension. Glasner explained that when Parish asked if the team could manage the season without Guehi, his honest assessment was that it would be very difficult in the short term because Guehi's experience in the Premier League far outweighed the prospects of incoming young players like a 19-year-old from Ligue 1.

The £35 million deal with Liverpool, which was initially agreed, collapsed after the transfer window deadline passed, prompting Liverpool to postpone their pursuit until the next transfer window. Glasner praised Guehi for his professionalism, noting the defender never threatened to strike and has remained committed to his contract. He affirmed that Guehi will remain captain for as long as he is at Crystal Palace, recognizing him as both a top player and a positive personality within the squad.

Glasner also credited chairman Steve Parish for prioritizing the club’s sporting interests over immediate financial gain in deciding not to sell Guehi. The manager’s remarks came ahead of Crystal Palace’s league match against Sunderland, with new signing Yeremy Pino expected to make a possible first start after his debut appearance prior to the international break.