"Liverpool's efforts to bring Marc Guehi to Anfield are stalling, with journalist Ben Jacobs reporting that the deal is now looking unlikely, at least today. While the transfer is not completely dead, negotiations have become complicated following Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner's public comments confirming his desire to keep the England international. Guehi, who has been linked with Liverpool for much of the summer, is viewed as a long-term solution to strengthen Arne Slot's defensive options."
"Crystal Palace stance strengthened Glasner made his position clear after Palace's most recent fixture, stressing that Guehi remains central to his plans. Such a strong statement has inevitably hardened the club's stance, making Liverpool's task of prising him away increasingly difficult. Liverpool had hoped to wrap up a deal worth around 35-40 million, but Palace's reluctance, coupled with Guehi's importance to their squad, has created significant obstacles."
"Adding to the situation, Liverpool's potential sale is directly tied to the Guehi deal. Defender Joe Gomez has attracted strong interest from AC Milan, but Jacobs reports that Liverpool will only sanction Gomez's departure if Guehi arrives first. With negotiations over the Palace captain stalling, Gomez's move to Serie A is also on hold. With the season already underway, Slot may have to continue with his existing defensive group unless Palace soften their stance in the final hours of the window."
Liverpool's pursuit of Marc Guehi has stalled as negotiations with Crystal Palace have become complicated after public confirmation that the manager wants to keep the England international. Palace are reluctant to lose their captain so late in the transfer window, hardening their stance and increasing the gap between the clubs' valuations. Liverpool had targeted a fee around £35–40 million, but Palace's demands and Guehi's importance have created obstacles. The potential sale of Joe Gomez to AC Milan is contingent on Guehi's arrival, leaving Gomez's move on hold. Arne Slot may need to rely on the current defensive group unless Palace soften.
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