In a dramatic turn on September 1, 2025, Crystal Palace and Liverpool had agreed on a £35 million move for captain Marc Guéhi, and the defender even completed a medical in anticipation of a five-year contract at Anfield. However, the transfer fell apart at the last moment when Palace failed to secure a suitable replacement, leading the club to reverse course and keep their skipper at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace’s pursuit of Brighton’s Igor Julio collapsed after he opted for West Ham, leaving them without the defensive reinforcement they needed. Even though the club signed Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse, it wasn’t enough to justify letting Guéhi leave.
Despite a deal sheet being submitted—granting Liverpool two additional hours beyond the 7 pm BST deadline—the club ultimately stood firm on retaining Guéhi. Manager Oliver Glasner had publicly insisted that the centre-back was too important to sell without a ready-made replacement.
The collapse of the move now means Guéhi remains under contract at Palace, with just six months left on his deal. Should he not renew, January could present another opportunity—or he may potentially leave on a free transfer next summer.
Fans on social platforms like Reddit have captured the shock and drama, with some pointing to a power struggle between key figures in the club:
“Marc Guéhi set to stay at Crystal Palace despite deal sheet submitted for transfer to Liverpool.”
“Liverpool Transfer News: Marc Guehi deal has collapsed and will stay at Crystal Palace. Reported by both Ornstein and Fabrizio.”
