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Liverpool Passes on Guéhi, Manchester City Seals £20M Deal

1/21/2026

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Summary

Liverpool Bypasses Guéhi

Liverpool chose not to pursue Marc Guéhi's transfer from Crystal Palace, allowing his £20 million move to Manchester City.
Liverpool deemed the deal financially unviable due to Guéhi's wages and extra costs.
Liverpool had previously agreed to a £35 million transfer in the summer, but Palace withdrew.
Guéhi's departure leaves Liverpool short at center-back, fueling speculation over signings before the January transfer window closes.

Summary

Parish Defends Guéhi Sale

Steve Parish, Crystal Palace chairman, addressed the sale of Marc Guéhi to Manchester City.
Parish revealed internal tensions over the decision.
Oliver Glasner, manager, criticized the transfer's timing, saying it left the team with limited player availability ahead of a crucial match.
Marc Guéhi's contract was due to expire, prompting Palace to sell rather than risk losing him for free.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, Newcastle United made headlines by signing Alan Shearer for a record £15 million, marking a pivotal moment in English football's transfer history. This deal underscored the increasing financial pressures on clubs, as seen in Liverpool's later £20 million decision on Marc Guéhi. Such financial scrutiny continues to shape club strategies, emphasizing the importance of prudent financial planning in player acquisitions.

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Liverpool Bypasses Guéhi

Liverpool chose not to pursue Marc Guéhi's transfer from Crystal Palace, allowing his £20 million move to Manchester City.
Liverpool deemed the deal financially unviable due to Guéhi's wages and extra costs.
Liverpool had previously agreed to a £35 million transfer in the summer, but Palace withdrew.
Guéhi's departure leaves Liverpool short at center-back, fueling speculation over signings before the January transfer window closes.

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