Liverpool might reportedly miss out on Marc Guehi again as five clubs are looking to take advantage of the Crystal Palace captain's contract situation. The Reds' frantic deadline day took a dramatic twist when their £35million pursuit of Marc Guehi sensationally collapsed at the final hurdle. The Crystal Palace skipper had been all set to complete his switch to Anfield, even undergoing medical checks, before the deal was ripped away at the eleventh hour.
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Palace chairman Steve Parish pulled the plug, unwilling to sanction the move without securing sufficient reinforcements for manager Oliver Glasner. The U-turn left Liverpool stunned, turning what could have been a perfect transfer window into one with a lingering sting.
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Guehi’s contract at Selhurst Park runs out next summer, and with no appetite to pen fresh terms, the collapse has opened the floodgates for Europe’s elite. Foreign suitors can begin talks from January 1, placing Premier League rivals at a disadvantage in the race to secure his services. As a free transfer, Guehi would not only command a bigger salary package but also a sizeable signing bonus, making him an irresistible prospect for the continent’s top sides.
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According to German champions Bayern Munich are the latest powerhouse to throw their hat into the ring, keen to strengthen their defensive ranks with Guehi’s commanding presence. Meanwhile, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring closely, each eager to snap up the England international on a free next summer. Italian heavyweights Inter Milan and Juventus are also hovering, ready to exploit the situation and tempt Guehi with a Serie A adventure. With five of Europe’s biggest names in the hunt, Liverpool’s hopes of an uncontested return for the defender appear slim.
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Guehi himself had reportedly made his position crystal clear: he was open to joining Liverpool immediately, but if the move did not happen, he would see out his contract and leave for free. That stance has all but ruled out fresh negotiations over a new Palace deal, leaving the south London club facing the prospect of losing their captain without a fee. For Guehi, the collapsed move is simply a delay in his career trajectory rather than a derailment. He is aware of the financial rewards and broader options available as a free agent, but Liverpool remain firmly in his thinking.