A planned move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi to Liverpool came to a surprising halt on transfer deadline day. This has now sparked interest from other major European clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, creating a competitive race to sign the talented player.
With his contract ending next season, Guehi is becoming one of the most sought-after defenders. The failure of his move to Liverpool has opened the door for other top teams to make their approach, especially those who can sign him for free.
😮 A Last-Minute Transfer Setback
Liverpool and Palace had reportedly agreed on a £35 million fee for Guehi. However, the deal was cancelled at the last moment after Palace’s manager, Oliver Glasner, strongly opposed the sale. It is understood that the manager threatened to resign if the club allowed the key defender to leave, forcing Palace to pull out of the agreement.
🇪🇸 Spanish Giants See an Opportunity
With Guehi’s contract running down, he will be free to negotiate with clubs outside of England starting from January 1. This situation has caught the attention of LaLiga’s biggest teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona. They are now closely watching his status and could sign him on a free transfer for the following season without paying a fee to Palace.
🤔 What’s Next for Liverpool?
While the Spanish clubs can wait to sign Guehi for free, Liverpool are in a different position. As another English club, they cannot sign him on a pre-contract agreement in January. If Liverpool still want him, they may need to make a new offer to convince Palace to sell him during the winter transfer window, or risk losing him to a rival for free next summer.
