Guehi stay strengthens Palace stance

An editorial look at Liverpool’s pursuit of Guehi and Palace’s firm stance, plus Leoni’s rising profile in Italy and the Sacchi endorsement.

Marc Guehi Liverpool transfer twist as Crystal Palace stance emerges

Marc Guehi looks likely to stay at Crystal Palace for the coming season, despite Liverpool’s interest. Sky Sports reports a valuation gap between the two clubs and Palace’s resolve to keep their captain for now, with the possibility of a free exit next summer if no agreement is reached. Palace manager Oliver Glasner has made clear he does not want to let Guehi go cheaply, while Liverpool know they can sign him on a free next year if negotiations stall.

On another front, Parma defender Giovanni Leoni is drawing serious attention, with Italian legend Arrigo Sacchi praising Liverpool’s potential interest. Sacchi writes in Gazzetta dello Sport that Liverpool would make a great signing and Leoni could thrive in the Premier League, while also noting a preference for Italian clubs to compete for the player. The piece highlights Leoni’s leadership and physical traits and suggests there is significant room for growth in his playmaking as he steps into bigger competitions.

Liverpool has already shown how this window favors breadth over a single marquee arrival, adding Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman. This broader reshaping signals a mix of depth and potential, not simply a chase for a single star. The Guehi storyline underscores a common tension: a club’s willingness to invest now versus a player’s right to control his path when a contract nears expiry.

Leoni’s case adds a contrasting thread. A teenager attracting heavy interest illustrates how the transfer market values youth with leadership qualities and adaptability. Sacchi’s praise cannot be ignored, but it also highlights how praise from big voices can influence a young player's perceived trajectory. In short, the market rewards both patience and timing, and this window is testing both.

Highlights

The next few weeks will reveal how far patience and price discipline can carry these deals.