Crystal Palace Faces Potential Marc Guehi Sale Amid Liverpool Interest

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is at the center of transfer speculation, with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing the defender before the transfer window closes on September 1. Guehi, a key player for Palace and England, is in the final year of his contract and has shown no interest in renewing, putting Palace in a difficult position of either selling him now or risking losing him for free next summer. Manager Oliver Glasner has expressed a strong hope that Guehi will play against Aston Villa and remain with the club for the entire season, emphasizing Guehi's importance to the squad amid an already thin roster following the departure of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. Glasner also lamented the timing of the transfer window, suggesting it would be easier if it closed before the season started, and confirmed that any new signings, including the near £25 million acquisition of Villarreal's Yeremy Pino, would be ready to play immediately. Despite the uncertainty, Glasner remains optimistic about the squad's competitiveness and plans to enjoy a pint after the transfer deadline closes. Palace's chairman seems resigned to the possibility of selling Guehi if the right offer arrives, highlighting the financial and strategic challenges facing the club this summer.