Liverpool just failed short in completing a perfect transfer window, but they couldn’t sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi on the last day. The Reds have already pulled off an outrageous transfer of striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. But the fans also were eagerly expecting the announcement on Marc Guehi’s transfer. Liverpool also booked the medicals for the player, but Crystal Palace blocked the move in the last minutes. According to multiple news, Crystal Palace also failed to sign their replacement for Guehi. So, the FA Community Shield champions have informed their captain to stay at the club. But Guehi will not renew his contract. The defending champions are expected to sign him as a free player in the winter transfer window.
Liverpool Will Not Sign a Replacement for Marc Guehi
Liverpool have no doubt won this year’s summer transfer window. They had already signed their shortlisted players for the new season. The club had only two players to sign in. While they won the battle against the Magpies over Isak, the Reds have to wait for Marc Guehi for the next transfer window. Liverpool and Crystal Palace agreed on a £35 million transfer fee for the English defender. But, all these serious rumours weren’t enough to shake up Guehi’s commitment. As a true leader, he has led the Eagles to winning the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield. In his probable last match for Crystal Palace, Guehi gave a solid performance in the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. As Liverpool will not get the services of their prime target in defence, the club has confirmed that they won’t sign a new defender to replace Guehi. Liverpool already have brought in Kerkez from Bournemouth. Due to this cancellation of the transfer, Liverpool have now informed Joe Gomez to stay at the club. Otherwise, Gomez was ready to sign for AC Milan. But this should not cause much trouble for Arne Slot as his team is already looking the strongest side to win it all this season. Liverpool have kicked off their hunt for a treble season with a hattrick of wins in the Premier League. In the last match, Liverpool earned a hard-fought victory over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal followed by a spectacular free kick from Szoboslai. Captain Virgil Van Dijk also put up a strong performance as he kept Gyokeres silent throughout the match. Slot will also want to try Italian talent, Giovanni Leoni in the backline.
Crystal Palace’s Stance on Marc Guehi Situation
Crystal Palace were also sure about Guehi’s move to Liverpool. So, they began searching for a player to replace their main guy in the backline. But the club failed to find one. So, even after agreeing to the deal, Crystal Palace blocked Guehi’s transfer on the deadline day of the summer transfer window. Guehi accepted this sudden plot twist under a significant condition. As he has only 12 months left on his present contract, Marc Guehi will not sign a new deal with Crystal Palace. Marc Guehi only wants to join Liverpool next. “We have to [keep Guehi] if we want to play a successful season. We had a fantastic start, unbeaten in these six games, winning the Community Shield. “ – explained Glasner to the media. Palace have already lost Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. The club is happy to have Guehi for one more season.
Author’s End: Who Are Going to Stop this Liverpool?
Liverpool won the English Premier League last season without signing a single footballer. This time, they have literally broken their bank. The Reds have signed top European talents. Especially after the signing of Alexander Isak, football pundits believe that it would be a crime if Liverpool fail to win the EPL and UEFA Champions League this season. While Arsenal and Spurs can give a fight in the domestic league, clubs like PSG, Barcelona and Real Madrid are there to upset Liverpool. But none can disagree that Liverpool have dominated this transfer window. Having said that, Liverpool have to keep in mind that a league is not won by dominating a transfer window. Clubs in the past have miserably failed to achieve anything after pulling off a blockbuster transfer window.
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