Liverpool’s attempt to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has hit a roadblock after the Eagles rejected their £35m bid. The Reds had agreed on a deal with Guehi, and he was even given permission to undergo a medical, but Palace pulled out at the last minute. Now, Liverpool has decided not to pursue Guehi in January and will instead wait until next summer to sign him for free.
Guehi’s Future
- Crystal Palace is reportedly willing to let Guehi go for £17m in January, six months before his contract expires.
- Barcelona and Real Madrid have shown strong interest in Guehi, alongside Liverpool.
- Guehi’s quality, age, and profile make him a valuable asset, but the asking price seems steep considering Liverpool’s previous bid was rejected ¹ ².
Liverpool’s Stance
- Liverpool won’t revisit their interest in Guehi in January, opting to sign him on a free transfer next summer.
- The Reds are adamant about not paying for Guehi when they can get him for free in six months.
- Liverpool’s decision might be influenced by the potential worsening of relations with Crystal Palace ¹.
Potential Competition
- Bayern Munich is also eyeing Guehi and might swoop in to sign him on a free transfer next summer.
- The German club has a history of snapping up top talents, especially when contracts are running down ².
