Overview

• Parish told talkSPORT the club concluded it would have a better season by keeping Guehi, citing the added demands of European competition.
• Guehi has one year left on his contract, and overseas clubs can open pre-contract talks from January 1 under Bosman rules.
• Reports said Liverpool had a £35m deal in place and the defender completed a medical before Palace withdrew late in the window.
• Coverage also reported Palace failed to secure a replacement, with Brighton’s Igor Julio instead joining West Ham on loan.
• Parish pointed to Jaydee Canvot and the returning Chadi Riad as cover options, with Riad targeted for an October comeback from an ACL layoff.