Wayne Rooney makes his feelings clear on Marc Guehi as Liverpool transfer hangs in balance

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Wayne Rooney has lauded Marc Guehi as a "fantastic player" and commended the Crystal Palace skipper's professionalism amid Liverpool's ongoing pursuit.

Guehi, who is in the final year of his contract, risks leaving Palace on a free transfer next summer if not sold.

Liverpool is keen to secure a deal for Guehi before the transfer window closes and has tabled an enhanced £35 million ($47.4 million) bid.

Despite this offer, Guehi featured for Palace on Sunday, even netting a spectacular long-distance goal in the team's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.

I think he has got everything you need for a center-back in today's game.

"There's been a lot of speculation with Guehi over the last few months, and he's shown a great level of professionalism to go out there and play for the team.

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Guehi is wanted by Liverpool.

But he deserves great credit for doing the right thing."

Palace's gaffer, Oliver Glasner, has consistently expressed his desire for Guehi to remain with the team, a sentiment he echoed following their victory over Villa.

"I told the chairman we have to keep Marc if we want to play a successful season," Glasner stated.

"We have no chance to find the right replacement in one day

We all agreed that we just sell Marc if we have the right replacement in the building.

"We wanted a replacement by 1 July