Marc Guehi to Remain at Crystal Palace After Liverpool Transfer Collapses
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will stay with the club after a last-gasp transfer to Liverpool fell through on deadline day, September 1, 2025. The collapse stemmed from Crystal Palace’s inability to secure a replacement, despite a £35million fee being agreed with Liverpool and Guehi completing part of a medical.
The dramatic turn of events unfolded as the 9pm deadline approached, with a deal sheet submitted by Liverpool. However, the move hinged on the arrival of Brighton defender Igor Julio as Guehi’s replacement at Selhurst Park. Julio underwent a medical with Palace earlier in the day but ultimately changed his mind, opting to join West Ham – a deal that was not finalized as of this reporting.
David Ornstein of The Athletic first reported around 45 minutes after the window closed that Guehi was “set to stay” due to the “replacement issues.” He detailed that personal terms for a five-year contract until 2030 where already in place.
“The England international, 25, completed at least part of a medical after a fee of £35million was agreed between the clubs.Personal terms on a five-year contract to 2030 were also in place,” Ornstein wrote. “Head coach Oliver Glasner has been vocally opposed to Guehi’s sale this summer and has been resolute that his captain could not be allowed to leave unless an appropriate replacement was found.”
Fabrizio Romano confirmed the collapse on X, stating: “BREAKING: Marc Guehi-Liverpool deal has COLLAPSED.Despite medical done and deal sheet submitted, Crystal Palace don’t approve the move following igor deal off. Guehi stays at #CPFC.”
Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett described the situation as an “remarkable bunfight” involving multiple Premier League clubs. He noted that Palace risks losing out on the £35million transfer fee if Guehi departs on a free transfer next summer.
