Unexpected Marc Guehi transfer update surfaces as Liverpool links grow

A new report has delivered an unexpected twist in the future of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, just as links with a summer move to Liverpool begin to intensify. Recent claims suggested that Liverpool are positioning themselves to sign the England international at the end of the season, with Manchester City viewed as the likeliest club to push for a January deal instead.[5]

However, the latest update challenges the assumption that Palace will definitely lose their captain soon. Contrary to growing speculation that Guehi is destined to depart, the article reports that there is now a realistic possibility he could stay at Selhurst Park longer than expected. This development is described as surprising, given the scale of interest from top clubs and the belief that he is ready for the next step in his career.[5]

For Liverpool, the situation is delicate. They are said to be targeting Guehi as a solution to their long-term centre-back needs, but are not expected to enter a bidding war in the current window. Instead, their plan appears to focus on a potential summer move, accepting the risk that another elite side could move sooner or offer more attractive terms.[5] City, meanwhile, are reportedly weighing up a January approach as they manage their own defensive issues.

The article frames this as a key moment in Guehi’s career: he is admired across the Premier League, yet Palace are under no immediate obligation to sell and may try to persuade him to remain central to their project. As a result, Liverpool’s hopes of eventually landing him are now tied not only to their own strategy, but also to how firmly Palace resist offers and how strongly Guehi pushes for – or delays – a high-profile move away.[5]