Overview

• Crystal Palace blocked the captain’s deadline‑day switch after failing to land a replacement, with multiple reports saying a fee was agreed and a medical took place.
• Arne Slot called the collapse a disappointment and said he believes the defender expected to join Liverpool.
• Chairman Tom Werner declined to say whether Liverpool will return in January, keeping the club’s stance deliberately opaque.
• Reporting indicates Liverpool are inclined to wait for a free in 2026 as Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich monitor the situation, with Chelsea also linked by some outlets.
• Former scout Mick Brown suggested Palace could entertain £40–50m offers in January, while Guehi has stayed professional, captaining Palace and featuring for England.