
Marc Guehi increasingly unlikely to join Liverpool as Oliver Glasner puts foot down
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been linked with a move away from the club all summer, but it seems that he could now end up staying at the London club.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is unwilling to let Marc Guehi leave. The Austrian tactician has been tough with his stance, and he maintains that keeping the 25-year-old will be crucial to their success this season.
It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace are willing to go against his word and sell the player. The English defender is in the final year of his contract, and he will be available for a reasonable amount of money. Ideally, Crystal Palace will not want to lose a player as a free agent next summer.
The England international is certainly one of the best defenders in the league, and he has been an exceptional player for Crystal Palace. He is also the club captain. Losing him would be a major blow for Crystal Palace at this stage of the window. The transfer window closes later today, and Crystal Palace might not be able to replace him properly, although they have been linked with Igor Julio.
Liverpool want to sign Marc Guehi
Liverpool are hoping to sign Guehi, and they have already submitted an offer to get the deal done. The Reds are in need of defensive reinforcements, and signing the England international would be a wise decision. The 2024/25 FA Cup winner is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact.
Liverpool must improve defensively if they want to win the league title this season. The Premier League champions have a talented squad at their disposal, but they are lacking in depth in the defensive unit.
Furthermore, Joe Gomez has been linked to the move away from the club, and Liverpool need to replace him. Signing the Crystal Palace star could be ideal. The 25-year-old is keen on the move to Liverpool as well. This is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. He will want to compete at a high level and push for major trophies. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.