Liverpool’s Push To Sign Crystal Palace Captain Marc Guehi

Liverpool are close to signing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. They’ve agreed personal terms with the player and are now negotiating with his club. The final decision is in Crystal Palace’s hands as they must decide whether to accept Liverpool’s latest offer and let Guehi leave before the transfer deadline.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Liverpool have offered more than £35 million plus a 10% sell-on clause for Guehi, but Crystal Palace rejected it. They want closer to £40 million in total value. Guehi has already agreed personal terms with Liverpool earlier in August. Discussions are ongoing at Palace, but no agreement has been reached. Manager Oliver Glasner has stated that they can’t sell Guehi without finding a suitable replacement first. As reported, Crystal Palace might have to sell key players soon due to financial issues.

WHAT IS PALACE’S SEASON LIKE AND WHAT’S AT STAKE FOR BOTH SIDES?

Crystal Palace have started the Premier League season well, sitting eighth with five points from their first three games. Guehi scored a great goal in a recent 3-0 win over Aston Villa, showing his importance at the back. Liverpool are at the top, two points ahead of 2nd place Chelsea, and hope to finish in the top of the standings again this season. They see Guehi as a long-term solution to strengthen their defence, especially after Palace’s recent success in the FA Cup and Community Shield. Palace, who recently triumphed in these competitions, won’t want to lose their captain without a clear replacement.

WHEN WILL THE DEAL BE DONE?

The transfer deadline is on September 1, so time is running out for both clubs. Liverpool play Burnley next, while Palace face Sunderland at home, currently 6th in the league. There is only one point between Palace and Sunderland, so they have very little room for error. If Guehi moves, Liverpool would hope to include him immediately in their squad, while Palace would have to quickly find a new centre-back before the window shuts. The outcome could shape both teams’ seasons, especially considering that Marc Guehi wants to join Liverpool and has made his intentions clear.