Liverpool’s £35m Guehi Transfer Collapses on Deadline Day

Liverpool’s £35m Deal for Marc Guehi Collapses on Deadline Day

Liverpool’s pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has collapsed just hours before the summer transfer window closed.

The £35m+ deal, which had been agreed in principle, fell apart after Palace pulled out due to difficulties securing adequate replacements. Although 19-year-old Jaydee Canvot was signed from Toulouse, the club failed to land their main target, Igor Julio, who instead joined West Ham.

Guehi had completed a medical and was ready to sign a long-term deal with the Premier League champions, but Palace’s insistence on securing two new defenders ultimately blocked the transfer.

Why Did the Deal Collapse?

• Guehi passed his medical and all personal terms were agreed.

• Palace refused to sell without confirming two defensive signings.

• With only Canvot signed, and Igor Julio choosing West Ham, the move was cancelled.

• Guehi will now remain at Palace, at least until January.

Busy Deadline Day for Liverpool

• Liverpool also agreed a British record £125m deal for Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

• They were seeking to replace Jarrell Quansah, who moved to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer.

• Defensive concerns remain, with six goals conceded in the first three games of the season.

Guehi’s Future Still Uncertain

• Guehi is in the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park.

• He has informed Palace he will not sign an extension.

• The 25-year-old captained Palace to their first-ever major trophy and has since broken into the England national team.

Despite staying put for now, Guehi’s long-term future remains uncertain, with Liverpool likely to return for him in January or next summer.