Overview

• Guehi’s proposed £35m move to Anfield fell through on deadline day after he completed a medical, with Crystal Palace withdrawing when they failed to secure a replacement.
• Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher cautioned that Liverpool may regret not paying more to secure the transfer, citing thin competition at centre-back.
• Liverpool’s specialist centre-backs are Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni, a group pundits say could be exposed if injuries strike.
• Reports indicate Liverpool plan to wait for a free-agent move in 2026 rather than reignite talks in January, though rival clubs could attempt to intervene.
• Guehi has continued to train and play for club and country, drawing praise for his professionalism during the saga, including a composed media response while on England duty.