Crystal Palace blocks £35m Marc Guehi Liverpool transfer amid replacement issues

Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace captain and England international, had a proposed £35 million transfer to Liverpool collapse on deadline day after Palace failed to secure a suitable replacement. Despite this setback, Guehi remains fully focused on Crystal Palace, expressing gratitude for fan support and emphasizing his commitment to the club's success rather than personal accolades. Liverpool continues to be interested in signing him, although they initially had no plans to revive talks in the January window; this stance might be reconsidered following a serious injury to Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni. Guehi's contract with Palace expires at the end of the season, and he is unlikely to renew it, suggesting his future lies away from Selhurst Park. His strong performances have been pivotal in Palace's recent successes, including wins against Liverpool, highlighting the defensive gap Liverpool faces without him. Guehi's leadership and composure remain key assets as Palace embarks on their first major European competition, the Europa Conference League.