Crystal Palace chairman reveals the truth behind deciding against Marc Guehi to Liverpool transfer

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Marc Guehi Liverpool transfer Liverpool’s long chase for Marc Guehi seemed close to success this summer — until Crystal Palace pulled the plug at the last minute. ALSO READ: Video: How Mohamed Salah celebrated Egypt’s World Cup 2026 qualification What Steve Parish said on Marc Guehi to Liverpool transfer collapse Speaking to talkSPORT, Parish shared his reasoning behind turning down Liverpool’s approach.

It’s a difficult decision. He added: “I decided in the end that, based on the advice that I got and with what I think, that we would have a better season if we kept Marc.” Palace’s rise under Oliver Glasner has been nothing short of impressive.

“If you look at it rationally, if you look at what is worth the place in the Premier League, the fact that we’re in the Conference League for the first time in our history — this is a fairly unusual set of circumstances in which to keep a player.” But perhaps his most telling comment came later: “If we were fighting between the difference of 10th and 14th, if that was going to be the difference between keeping Marc and letting Marc go, then probably we would have said right, ‘We should take the money.’” ALSO READ: Liverpool eye surprise move after scouting trip reveals hidden gem Liverpool left to rethink their defensive plans Liverpool reportedly prioritized attacking signings early in the summer — and by the time they shifted focus to defense, Palace had no time to find a replacement. With Palace set for European nights and Guehi still a key part of England’s plans, Liverpool’s interest may only be paused, not ended.