Crystal Palace Retains Marc Guehi After Failed £35m Liverpool Transfer

Marc Guehi's highly anticipated transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool collapsed at the last moment due to Palace's failure to secure a suitable replacement defender, despite Liverpool and Palace agreeing on a £35 million fee and Guehi passing a medical. Palace manager Oliver Glasner strongly opposed selling Guehi without an adequate replacement, leading chairman Steve Parish to pull the plug on the deal during a two-hour deadline extension after the transfer window had closed. Guehi, who had remained professional throughout and was keen on the move to join Liverpool and play Champions League football, is reportedly frustrated by how events unfolded, especially since he is entering the final year of his contract with no extension in sight. Liverpool fans and analysts expressed mixed views, some blaming Palace for the failed transfer and others optimistic that Guehi could still join Liverpool in the January window or next summer. Meanwhile, Liverpool remains active in the transfer market, having signed other players like Giovanni Leoni and preparing to announce the arrival of attacker Alexander Isak, but missing out on Guehi leaves questions about their defensive depth. The fallout from the failed transfer may continue to affect all parties as the season progresses, with Guehi expected to issue a public statement soon about his position.