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Report: Marc Guehi Expected to Stay at Palace for Rest of Season, Complicating Liverpool's January Plans

A BBC report indicates Crystal Palace plan to keep the defender for the rest of the season, narrowing Liverpool's mid-season options.

Overview

  • Liverpool’s deadline‑day agreement for Guehi collapsed in the summer after Crystal Palace pulled the plug on a proposed £35m move.
  • BBC Sport reporting, relayed by the Liverpool Echo, says Guehi is expected to see out his contract at Palace before leaving on a free.
  • The England international can negotiate a pre‑contract with overseas clubs from January, increasing the risk Palace lose him without a fee.
  • Liverpool’s center‑back options have thinned with Giovanni Leoni ruled out for the season, Joe Gomez sidelined recently, and Ibrahima Konaté struggling for consistency.
  • Manager Arne Slot has avoided committing to January additions and stressed budget limits, while ex‑defender John Arne Riise said he wouldn’t be surprised by a January move.