Liverpool's move for Marc Guehi collapses: Crystal Palace captain to stay at Selhurst Park despite £35m bid bringing an end to long-running summer saga

Guehi appeared set to join Liverpool in a £35m deal, as he has just one year remaining on his contract, but David Ornstein reports that the transfer has collapsed, and the England international will stay at Selhurst Park. The report has suggested that Liverpool had submitted the transfer deal sheet ahead of the 7 p.m. deadline, but the Eagles have now withdrawn their approval for the transfer.

Guehi had reportedly completed parts of his medical and even agreed on personal terms on a five-year deal running until 2030. However, Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner strongly opposed his captain’s exit without a suitable replacement being secured. With the Eagles failing to land Brighton’s Igor Julio after signing Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse, the move was ultimately blocked by the South London side.

Guehi remains a key figure for Crystal Palace, having played 155 times since joining from Chelsea in 2021. He captained the Eagles to their first-ever FA Cup triumph last season, beating Manchester City in the final at Wembley. On the international stage, he has been capped 23 times by England and featured throughout their run to the Euro 2024 final.

With Guehi’s contract expiring in 2026, Palace face a difficult decision over whether to reopen talks on an extension or risk losing him at a reduced price in January or for free next summer. Liverpool, meanwhile, will need to revisit their defensive shortlist before the January window. For now, Guehi is expected to remain a central part of Glasner’s plans in south London as they prepare for the tribulations of the Europa Conference League.