The Crystal Palace captain has been linked with a move to Anfield for some time, particularly after the summer transfer window saw a deal collapse at the final hour.
Liverpool fans have been following the saga of Marc Guehi for months. The Crystal Palace captain has been linked with a move to Anfield for some time, particularly after the summer transfer window saw a deal collapse at the final hour. The Reds have faced defensive challenges this season, with injuries to centre-backs like Giovanni Leoni and Joe Gomez. That makes the situation surrounding Guehi particularly relevant for Liverpool, who are looking to strengthen their backline. The Premier League is known for its intensity and unpredictability, and every club needs stability in defence to compete at the top. Liverpool have been consistent challengers in both domestic and European competitions, so ensuring depth at centre-back is vital. Guehi’s contract situation has put him in the spotlight, and fans are closely watching how the January transfer window might affect Liverpool’s plans. While speculation has been rife, nothing has been confirmed, and the first part of the story remains open to discussion.
Now, the details are becoming clearer. BBC Sport reports that Guehi is expected to see out the final six months of his contract at Crystal Palace. The England international will remain at Selhurst Park until the end of the season but could make a move as a free agent in the summer. He is allowed to negotiate a pre-contract with clubs outside England from January onwards. Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed the situation in October, stating, “I think Marc has already told us that he doesn’t sign a new contract, so he will leave next year. The club wanted him to stay. They offered Marc a new contract. But he said, ‘No, I want to make something different’. And that’s normal.” Glasner added: “And for us, it’s how we can deal with this situation? (What) is the best way to get this next step done? And that’s all about how we are talking together.” The summer almost saw Guehi join Liverpool, with a £35 million deal agreed between the clubs. However, the transfer collapsed on deadline day because Palace had not signed a replacement. Liverpool, alongside other Premier League clubs and foreign teams like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan, remain interested in the 25-year-old centre-back. For now, Liverpool will have to plan carefully, knowing that Guehi will likely complete the season with Palace before making his next career move.
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