Marc Guehi’s anticipated £35M transfer to Liverpool, agreed with a 10% sell-on clause, is now uncertain despite a completed medical on September 1, 2025. Crystal Palace’s failure to secure a replacement defender has stalled the deal as the 7pm deadline looms.
Transfer Details
Liverpool and Crystal Palace finalized a £35M deal for the 24-year-old England international, with Guehi completing his medical in London to expedite the process. However, Palace’s inability to sign a replacement centre-back has cast doubt on the transfer’s completion before the window closes.
Palace’s Dilemma
Palace’s pursuit of a Brighton defender fell through, with the player now set to join West Ham. Enquiries for a Manchester City defender, now heading to Inter Milan, and a Monaco centre-back also failed to materialize. Palace’s need for a replacement has put Guehi’s move in jeopardy.
Liverpool’s Perspective
Liverpool, fresh off a 1-0 win over Arsenal, aimed to bolster their defense with Guehi as their eighth summer signing, following a £416M spending spree. The club’s hopes now hinge on Palace’s last-minute decisions, with a potential loan of another Liverpool defender also off the table due to time constraints.
Deadline Day Drama
The transfer window’s final hours are critical, with Palace’s reluctance to release their captain without adequate cover creating tension. Guehi’s future remains uncertain as Liverpool await a resolution before the 7pm BST deadline on September 1, 2025.
