Crystal Palace Cancels Guehi Transfer To Liverpool

Marc Guehi canceled his move to Liverpool in the final minutes of the transfer market (Instagram/@marcguehi).

JAKARTA - Marc Guehi's planned transfer to Liverpool failed after Crystal Palace withdrew from the deal.

Palace chairman Steve Parish received Liverpool's offer of 35 million pounds on Monday, September 1, 2025, afternoon local time, after the player received permission to undergo a medical test.

However, Crystal Palace withdrew from the deal in the last minute after failing to find a replacement they wanted.

This is a blow to Arne Slot's side even though the club have strengthened the defense this summer by bringing in Giovanni Leoni from Parma.

The collapse of this agreement confirmed Liverpool's decision to reject the proposal for center-back Joe Gomez of Brighton & Hove Albion and AC Milan.

Talks have been going on between the two clubs for several weeks, with Guehi's contract at Crystal Palace with only one year remaining.

Parish's decision came after Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner insisted on Sunday, August 31, 2025, that he wanted the centre-back to stay at Selhurst Park.

Speaking at a press conference after Crystal Palace's victory over Aston Villa - where Guehi scored - Glasner confirmed that no deal had taken place with Liverpool.

"There is no agreement. We can decide, he is our player and is still under contract. We can decide. It's up to us."

"The only one who decides whether Marc should defend is our chairman," said Glasner.

Guehi joined Crystal Palace from Chelsea in 2021 and later captained the team, made 155 appearances and helped the club win their first major trophy in last season's FA Cup final.

He also has 23 senior appearances for the England National Team and will be an additional force in the Liverpool defense following Jarell Quansah's departure to Bayer Leverkusen for 35 million pounds.