Despite carrying out medicals and submitting a deal sheet, Crystal Palace rescinded the move of Marc Guehi to Liverpool as a result of issues signing Igor as a replacement for him.
Head coach Oliver Glasner threatened to leave Crystal Palace last night had they gone through with Marc Guehi’s deal.
Credit is given to Guehi for the level of professionalism he had shown throughout the whole saga. He has been very calm since the career-changing move to Merseyside fell apart.
The captain, who was questioned on speculations regarding his transfer after Palace’s win over Aston Villa, reaffirmed his solidarity to Palace, saying, “Being from South London, he’s so proud to wear the Palace shirt.”
Prospects for next summer
The England international who became a national favourite during the Euros will leave Palace for free next summer meanwhile Liverpool had offered £35m.
Guehi got on with his job and did not stir up a fuss to force the move neither did he release sulphurous comments. Liverpool will likely take another swing at the Englishman come January but will probably reduce the offer since the player is to leave for free.
What Liverpool missed
While this is a big miss for the Reds, they will hope Ibrahima Konate continues to regain form and can hold down the fort till Liverpool makes another move on Guehi come January. They would have gotten a strong, swift, and elite center-back, a composed leader who could one day lead the team. Guehi is noted for outstanding composure under high-pressure games, as seen in his performance in Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup triumph in 2025. He made a significant achievement as a defender by scoring a career-best of three Premier League goals in the 2024/25 season and has established himself as an essential part of England’s national team.
His impressive speed, with a career high of 33.92 km/hr, puts him among the league’s fastest center backs. He also exhibits outstanding and steady form with consistent performances for Crystal Palace.
Guehi, who is the son of a church minister, is a role model on and off the field with his humility and commitment to Palace’s vital community work.
