Guehi transfer update

Liverpool aim to sign Marc Guehi while Crystal Palace hold firm on price with the defender entering the final year of his contract.

Liverpool targets Guehi amid Palace price stand

Liverpool continue to chase Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace hold a firm line on a transfer fee. Palace chairman Steve Parish has signaled the club are open to selling if the price is right, while Guehi remains under contract for one more year. Liverpool are prepared to strike before the window closes but will not overpay, knowing Guehi could move on a free next summer.

Palace are also mindful of how last summer’s bids were rejected at around £70m and fear losing their captain for nothing if they stall too long. Oliver Glasner has stressed the need to add numbers and keep Guehi’s leadership in the squad, especially after Eberechi Eze’s imminent move to Arsenal adds another layer of importance to maintaining balance.”

This dispute highlights how contract timing can tilt a transfer market. A defender like Guehi becomes more valuable to all sides as the clock runs down, forcing buyers to weigh immediate needs against the cost of a possible free transfer a year later. Liverpool’s approach combines patience with a demand for value, a sensible stance in a crowded summer window.

For Palace, keeping Guehi is not just about one player, but about protecting current and future stability. The Eze sale and Newcastle’s interest compound the risk, turning a potentially quick sale into a longer strategic decision. The broader implication is clear: contract length is a silent leverage point that can redefine negotiations across the league, affecting budgets, fan expectations, and market dynamics.

Highlights

Transfer timing will keep reshaping the market well after this week ends.