Liverpool's £35M deal for Guehi collapses after late twist

Liverpool’s deadline-day transfer for Marc Guehi collapsed as a result of Crystal Palace could not discover a alternative, David Ornstein of The Athletic experiences.

The golf equipment reportedly agreed to a £35-million deal earlier Monday, and the English center-back was able to signal a five-year contract after finishing not less than a part of a medical in London. However Crystal Palace reconsidered after their proposed transfer for Igor Julio, the Brighton & Hove Albion defender who was tabbed as Guehi’s alternative, fell aside with hours remaining within the switch window, in keeping with Ornstein.

A deal sheet was submitted forward of the two p.m. ET deadline, giving Liverpool extra time to finish the signing, however Palace have now determined to maintain their captain.

Guehi is within the closing yr of his contract and will find yourself leaving Selhurst Park on a free switch after the season.

Liverpool, who’re reportedly set so as to add Alexander Isak on deadline day for a record-breaking charge, recognized Guehi as their supreme defensive addition earlier this summer season and tried to leverage the truth that the 25-year-old can be obtainable for nothing subsequent summer season.

Guehi performed the whole lot of Palace’s 3-0 win in opposition to Aston Villa over the weekend, scoring what appeared on the time like it could be his closing purpose for the membership.

“He is so skilled and it was clear he would play as we speak,” Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner mentioned after the sport, in keeping with Ornstein. “I can say it with readability, and I mentioned it to the chairman that it is nothing to do with Oliver Glasner, however we have to maintain Marc. …

“It isn’t a want or reward for Oliver Glasner, it is necessary for enjoying a profitable season. We had an amazing begin and I feel our followers should have one of the best gamers obtainable. I do know if we do not promote Marc, he’ll settle for it. He loves the membership and staff, he feels the appreciation, and we really feel the identical from his aspect. That is why I’ve to say we have to maintain him.”

Guehi, who arrived at Selhurst Park from Chelsea in 2021, has made 155 senior appearances for the Eagles. He captained the membership to its first main trophy when Palace lifted the FA Cup final season.