Marc Guéhi has been left furious after his £35m transfer to Liverpool collapsed at the last minute, with Crystal Palace stepping in to block the move despite the deal being in its final stages. The England international was on the verge of sealing a switch to Anfield but is now reconsidering his future at Selhurst Park after the dramatic U-turn.
Liverpool had reached an agreement with Palace and Guéhi had already completed part of his medical, with a deal sheet submitted before the 7pm transfer deadline. A private jet was even arranged to take him to Merseyside, while Palace had prepared a farewell video that was ready to be released. However, the move was abruptly halted when Palace’s hierarchy reversed their decision under pressure from manager Oliver Glasner, who reportedly threatened to resign if the club sanctioned the sale without a replacement.
The sudden collapse of the deal has left Guéhi bitterly disappointed. The 25-year-old defender is said to be questioning whether to continue as Crystal Palace captain, believing he handled the transfer speculation professionally by continuing to lead the team on the pitch. His stance has drawn sympathy from several teammates, who are also believed to be frustrated that the move was blocked.
Unlike other high-profile transfers where players have pushed aggressively for exits, Guéhi remained committed to Palace throughout the summer, avoiding conflict with the club. This has made the breakdown of the transfer particularly difficult for him, especially as the move to Liverpool represented a huge opportunity in his career at both club and international level.
Liverpool may attempt to revive their pursuit in the January transfer window, but competition for Guéhi is expected to intensify. With his contract situation allowing him to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club next summer, several European giants including Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus are monitoring developments closely.
For now, Guéhi remains a Palace player, but the situation has left tensions behind the scenes. Whether he continues as captain or looks for a swift exit in the next window could define his future at the club. Liverpool, meanwhile, are likely to keep a close eye on the situation as they continue to strengthen their defensive options.
