Overview

• Paul Joyce of The Times reports Liverpool will not pursue a cut‑price January move and instead plan to target Guéhi on a free next summer, viewing a mid‑season fee as poor value.
• An agreement of about £35m and a completed medical were in place on deadline day before Palace pulled out when no replacement was secured, with manager Oliver Glasner having insisted on one.
• Guéhi’s contract runs to June 30, 2026, meaning foreign clubs can open pre‑contract talks in January under Bosman rules.
• The defender was reported to be angry after the collapse and had filmed a farewell message for Palace supporters before the move was stopped.
• Rival interest is expected, with reports linking Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City, and some suggesting Madrid could offer a large signing‑on fee to win the race.