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Guehi transfer talks persist
Liverpool hold talks with Palace over Marc Guehi as the window nears closure.
Crystal Palace weigh a potential sale of Marc Guehi as Liverpool push to complete a late window deal.
Guehi in transfer talks as Palace prepare to cash in
Liverpool have begun formal talks with Crystal Palace over a potential move for captain Marc Guehi as the transfer window heads into its final stretch. Palace are understood to value the England defender highly and any transfer would hinge on securing a fee that reflects his age and experience. The club is also pursuing other business, including a reported 26 million pound signing for Giovanni Leoni, and managers will have to balance defending their hierarchy with necessary recruitment.
Guehi’s absence from Palace’s 2025/26 kit launch has intensified the chatter around his future, though Palace have not confirmed any agreement. The club faces a clear choice: cash in now to protect revenue and reinvest, or risk losing Guehi for free next summer. Palace chair Steve Parish has stressed the cost of a free departure and hinted at the need for a quick contract resolution while acknowledging past efforts to extend Guehi’s deal. Guehi did feature in Palace’ opening game of the season, suggesting his immediate role in the squad remains valued even as transfer talks continue.
Key Takeaways
"We'd have to do that, of course"
Parish on the option of selling Guehi to avoid a free departure
"for players of that calibre to leave on a free, it's a problem for us unfortunately"
Parish highlighting the cost of a potential free transfer
"it needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind"
Parish on resolving Guehi's contract status
The episode reveals how clubs navigate the late transfer market with time running out. Palace appears to be hedging its bets, weighing short-term financial gains against long-term defensive stability. Liverpool seeks a ready-made centre-back option to bolster a back line that may face a busy schedule ahead, while the negotiation tempo shows how the market rewards urgency. The public-facing signals — kit-launch omissions and direct comments from club leadership — underscore the pressure on both sides to reach a sustainable agreement that satisfies fans, investors, and the squad’s quality agenda. In this climate, a captaincy and identity anchor like Guehi can become a strategic asset as much as a bargaining chip.
Highlights
- We'd have to do that, of course
- for players of that calibre to leave on a free, it's a problem for us unfortunately
- it needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind
- The clock is ticking on Guehi's future
Financial and reputational risk in late transfer window
Cashing in on Guehi risks short-term gains if it undermines Palace’s defensive leadership. A failed deal or a forced sale could prompt fan backlash and affect squad cohesion, while the window’s pressure may invite scrutiny from investors and sponsors.
The window narrows the chessboard as clubs decide what to safeguard and what to sell.
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