In a stunning twist to transfer deadline day, Marc Guehi's anticipated £35 million move to Liverpool has dramatically collapsed at the final hour. The Crystal Palace captain, who had been strongly linked with a switch to Anfield, will now remain at Selhurst Park for the foreseeable future.
The deal, which had reached a verbal agreement between the two clubs, ultimately unravelled as the transfer window slammed shut, leaving the highly-rated England international to continue his tenure with the Eagles.
Deadline Day Drama Unfolds
Sources close to the negotiations revealed that while significant progress had been made throughout Thursday, the complexities of finalising the substantial transfer proved insurmountable within the limited timeframe. The proposed move would have seen the 23-year-old centre-back join Jurgen Klopp's defensive reinforcements in a deal worth an initial £35 million.
Guehi, who has established himself as one of Palace's most valuable assets since arriving from Chelsea in 2021, had attracted serious interest from the Merseyside giants following his consistent performances in the heart of Palace's defence.
Palace's Stance Proves Decisive
Crystal Palace's valuation of their captain and their reluctance to lose another key player late in the window ultimately shaped the outcome. The South London club had already seen Michael Olise depart for Bayern Munich earlier in the summer and were determined to retain their defensive linchpin.
The failed transfer represents a significant blow to Liverpool's defensive recruitment plans, while providing Palace manager Oliver Glasner with a major boost as he retains his first-choice centre-back partnership of Guehi and Joachim Andersen.
Guehi is expected to feature for Palace in their upcoming Premier League fixtures, with the club's supporters undoubtedly relieved to see their captain remain at Selhurst Park despite the intense late interest from one of English football's traditional powerhouses.
