Guehi transfer at risk amid Palace stance

Liverpool faces a hurdle in signing Guehi as Palace balances keeping key players with future plans.

Guehi transfer at risk amid Eze exit at Palace

Liverpool opened talks with Crystal Palace over a potential move for Marc Guehi, valued around £35m, with the defender under 12 months on his contract. The deal would hinge on Palace’s willingness to part with a player central to their defensive setup should they fail to renew him. At the same time, Palace are navigating the possibility of Eberechi Eze leaving for Tottenham, with Arsenal also showing interest, which could force a shift in priorities at Selhurst Park.

Palace chairman Steve Parish has signaled that keeping core players matters and that a renewal or clear conclusion is needed for Guehi. He recalled Palace’s approach last year, noting they rejected multiple bids up to £65m for Guehi and stressed that selling players for free would be problematic for the club. Reports suggest Eze has informed Palace of his desire to move, and personal terms with Spurs appear to be advancing the process, which could complicate Liverpool’s pursuit if Palace want to preserve their squad depth.

The transfer market for young central defenders is tightening. Guehi, 25, fits a long term rebuild but his value becomes complicated if Palace risk destabilizing their back line by selling key pieces. Liverpool must weigh immediate needs against a long window in which Palace could demand a higher price to shield their core. The Eze situation adds a layer of leverage for Palace: if they can keep him, Guehi becomes a more attractive bargaining chip to other clubs or a candidate for a fresh contract rather than a sale. In short, the window may favor the club in possession of scarce assets and clear plans, forcing Liverpool to rethink timings and alternatives.

Highlights

The window still has weeks to unfold and each side will measure risk against opportunity.