Marc Guehi to Liverpool was a transfer that was officially sealed, until a surprising turn of events saw the deal collapse. Will Guéhi eventually be a Liverpool player? Or will a top club like Real Madrid or Barcelona eventually steal the player?
Marc Guehi to Liverpool was a transfer that was officially done on deadline according to the likes of top journalists such as Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein. However, in a bizarre turn of events, the inability of Crystal Palace to find a suitable replacement and manager Oliver Glasner's threat to quit the club led to Palace pulling out of the deal in the final minute. This has also led to Guéhi becoming immensely disappointed and angry with his club. However, he is officially able to speak with other clubs across Europe from January, as the English defender will become a free agent unless he signs a contract renewal with Crystal Palace.
So the question is, will Liverpool get Guéhi in the January window for a cheap price, or maybe even in the next Summer transfer window? Or will the allure of a Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, or even a Bayern Munich see Arne Slot miss out on one of the best young defenders in the world.
Why Liverpool needs Guéhi
Despite a record breaking transfer window that saw them sign the likes of Huko Ekiteke, Alexander Isak, and Florian Wirtz, most football fans have noticed one major flaw regarding Liverpool after their first 3 Premier League fixtures. The reds are terribly exposed in defense, and one unfortunate Van Dijk injury might be all that's needed to tarnish their Premier League title defense.
Ibrahima Konaté has not been the same since his transfer rumours to Real Madrid have started, while Joe Gomez is always injury prone. This leaves new signing Giovanni Leoni from Parma as the only other reliable centre back option. However, the Italian is young and inexperienced in the Premier League, meaning a starting place in the Liverpool side might be too soon for him.
This is where Marc Guéhi would've fitted in perfectly for Liverpool, and also be that final piece of the puzzle that guaranteed them another Premier League medal and potential European triumph. He is also the captain of Crystal Palace at age 25, and would've also been the perfect successor to Virgil Van Dijk as both captain and leader of the Liverpool defense. Liverpool's legendary Dutchman captain is believed to only remain at Anfield for a year or 2, and there is currently no other footballer in world football who could be a better replacement than Guéhi.
Our prediction
As things stand, we believe Marc Guéhi will be signed by Liverpool during the January transfer window for a cheap fee. This would also be the smart thing to do, as a free summer transfer could lead to a transfer war with the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
Marc Guéhi FAQs
1. What are Marc Guéhi dates Joined?
The following is timeline of clubs joined by Marc Guéhi:
2019–2021Chelsea
2020–2021 Swansea City (loan)
2021– Crystal Palace
2. What is Marc Guéhi's age?
Marc Guéhi is currently 25.
3. What is current Marc Guehi transfer news?
According to current reports, Liverpool may sign Marc Guéhi for a cheap fee when the transfer window reopens in January. However, there are also chances he signs for them in the next summer transfer window as a free agent. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Juventus are also believed to be looking at his contract situation.
4. Which are Marc Guéhi's current teams?
Marc Guéhi currently plays for Crystal Palace and the England international football team.
5. Why did Marc Guehi to Liverpool collapse?
Crystal Palace's inability to find a proper replacement and manager Oliver Glasner's threat to resign if Guéhi was sold ultimately lead to his Liverpool move getting stalled.
