Premier League
The expected signing of Marc Guehi by Liverpool did not materialize in the final hours of the transfer window in the Premier League.
Despite the clubs having reached an agreement for 35 million pounds and the player even starting the medical examination, Crystal Palace decided to block the operation as they did not find a suitable replacement for their captain, as reported by Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic.
🚨⚠️ BREAKING: Marc Guehi-Liverpool deal has COLLAPSED.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2025
Despite medical done and deal sheet submitted, Crystal Palace don’t approve the move following Igor deal off.
Guehi stays at #CPFC. 🦅 pic.twitter.com/xlfF2ap24T
Crystal Palace retains their captain
Coach Oliver Glasner was pivotal in this decision. The Austrian made it clear that he would not allow the departure of his defensive leader without a replacement. Although progress had been made in the arrival of young Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse, the transfer of Igor Julio did not materialize, leading Palace's management to call off negotiations with Liverpool.
Thus, Marc Guehi will remain at Selhurst Park, at least until next summer. His contract with the London club expires at the end of the season, so if he does not renew, he could leave for free in 2025.

The continuity of Marc Guehi is great news for Crystal Palace, which considers the 25-year-old Englishman an essential piece. Since his arrival in 2021 from Chelsea, he has already played 155 official matches for the club, in addition to winning the FA Cup in 2025 after defeating Manchester City at Wembley and the Community Shield.
The defender is also a regular in the English national team, with 23 appearances and participation in the final of Euro 2024. His leadership and experience are considered vital in avoiding the defensive issues the team faced in previous seasons.
Guehi's role in Glasner's project
For Oliver Glasner, retaining his captain is crucial not only for sporting reasons but also emotional ones. After the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa, in which Guehi scored, the coach stated: “We need Marc to have a successful season. He loves the club, respects it, and we feel the same for him”.
The coach believes that with Guehi, along with young additions like Canvot and Yeremy Pino, the squad is better prepared to compete in the Premier League. According to Glasner, the players' economic value will increase if the team achieves stability, which largely depends on keeping their defensive leader.
The decision to keep Marc Guehi means relinquishing £35 million, but the club believes that the benefit on the field will outweigh this immediate loss. For Liverpool, on the other hand, it means losing a key defensive reinforcement, compelling Arne Slot to seek internal solutions in a demanding season.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BOMBAZO: Se cayó el fichaje de Marc Guehi por el Liverpool
