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Crystal Palace set for Marc Guehi exit as contract talks stall

Crystal Palace are reportedly set to see Marc Guehi leave this summer after winning the FA Community Shield final on Sunday.

The London club handed Liverpool a penalty shootout defeat in the final at Wembley. After lifting the silverware, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish spoke on the possibility of losing Marc Guehi on a free: “For players of that calibre to leave on a free, it is a problem for a football club, there is no doubt about it, unfortunately.

He further added: “We will just have to see what happens. It needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind.”

Guehi’s current deal at Palace runs until 2026.

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Liverpool eyeing a defender, Crystal Palace captain among the favourites

After signing Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike, Arne Slot reportedly still wants to add a centre-back this summer. Jarell Quansah’s exit is set to impact Liverpool’s defensive depth.

Although Joe Gomez is still available, Slot might not see him as a reliable backup considering his past injury record.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have been interested in Marc Guehi since June. Earlier this month, Palace made it clear they want at least €55m for the defender after rejecting two bids from the Merseyside club.

With Fabrizio Romano reporting that Guehi is looking for a move and unwilling to sign a new deal, Liverpool could make another approach late in the transfer window.

🚨 Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish on Marc Guehi: “Of course, for players of that calibre to leave on a free, it is a problem”.

“It needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind”.

Guehi won’t sign a new deal and exit in final 20 days is likely. 👀 pic.twitter.com/ztV8eU08nP

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2025

However, the Reds also have other names on the list, with Giovanni Leoni currently a strong contender alongside Guehi.

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