Liverpool Transfer Talks with Marc Guehi Derailed by Oliver Glasner Power Move

Amid the excitement of the transfer deadline day, a potential move involving Marc Guehi caused a lot of chaos. Initially, it appeared that Guehi was transferring from Crystal Palace to Liverpool, but the deal fell through. Later, there were indications that the transfer was back on, with Guehi starting a medical in London. However, Palace canceled the deal after the deadline had passed.

The saga had been ongoing since July and August, culminating in tensions between Palace manager Oliver Glasner and chairman Steve Parish. Glasner was adamant about keeping Guehi, emphasizing the importance of the player to the team. On the other hand, Parish was concerned about Guehi's contract situation and wanted to avoid losing him for free next summer.

Liverpool had been interested in Guehi throughout the summer. They made their first official offer on August 30. Despite their efforts on deadline day, the deal did not materialize. Liverpool had planned to sign a young center-back, with Guehi being a preferred target due to his experience and leadership qualities.

Guehi, who had not shown interest in extending his contract with Palace, was available for a fee much lower than his market value. The bid that Palace eventually accepted from Liverpool was similar to what Liverpool had indicated they were willing to pay weeks earlier. However, Liverpool's approach to wait until the last minute did not pay off as Palace decided to call off the deal.

The uncertainty continued as Guehi expressed his desire to join Liverpool, but the move did not progress significantly. Palace, in the meantime, made efforts to strengthen their squad by pursuing other players. Ultimately, Palace's decision to reject Liverpool's offer left Guehi's future uncertain.

The situation highlighted the tensions between Glasner and Parish and the challenges faced by both clubs in the transfer window. Guehi's future remains uncertain, with the possibility of him joining Liverpool in the future or other clubs showing interest. Despite the setback, both clubs will continue to focus on their respective seasons with the players they have.