Crystal Palace have set forth a revised asking price for their centre-back Marc Guehi as Liverpool plan another approach in the January transfer window. The Reds experienced a promising summer transfer window, despite a last-minute hiccup in securing Guehi’s services. Deadline day saw the arrival of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak in a deal potentially worth £130m, joining an impressive roster including Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Giovanni Leoni.
Liverpool’s summer dealings could have been topped off with Guehi, but negotiations stumbled as the Reds were reluctant to exceed £35m, while Palace held firm at £50m. Ultimately, a lack of replacements at Selhurst Park scuppered the deal, with Guehi informed during his medical that the move had collapsed. However, the Premier League champions remain undeterred and plan to pursue Guehi once the window reopens.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool could acquire Guehi for a reduced fee of around £25m in January, £10m less than Palace’s original valuation. The report suggests that Liverpool are keen to seal the deal during the winter window to fend off other suitors who might make their moves come summer.
Meanwhile, speculation mounts over Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner’s future, as former Manchester United and Tottenham scout Mick Brown suggests it is “highly likely” that Glasner will depart at the end of the campaign. The Guehi saga has reportedly amplified tensions behind the scenes, with Glasner at odds with club decisions against his wishes, particularly in transfer dealings.
Brown notes that Glasner, with only a year remaining on his contract, expected more support in the transfer market and hoped to retain key players like Guehi. Prior sales, such as that of Eberechi Eze, despite being promptly managed, have contributed to a frayed relationship between Glasner and the club hierarchy.
Given the unsettled conditions and the critical nature of the January window, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will clinch Guehi’s signature and how Palace will navigate the managerial disquiet.