Liverpool and Crystal Palace set to agree Marc Guehi deal, but one thing could still scupper move

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Liverpool are intent on adding two big players to their squad before Monday’s transfer deadline.

The Reds have bought quality and quantity this summer, bringing in five important first team players.

But having also sold plenty as well, Liverpool need to do more to stop themselves from being left short.

Centre-back and centre-forward are the areas of focus, with Marc Guehi and Alexander Isak the key targets. If it is not Guehi and Isak, it is likely to be nobody.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano offered a Sunday update on Isak, and Liverpool are seemingly still confident of getting their new No. 9.

And the transfer expert also weighed in on the situation regarding Guehi, proclaiming that there’s now only one thing which can stop the England international from joining the Reds.

Liverpool and Crystal Palace will agree Marc Guehi price

Liverpool sent a £35m bid for Guehi on Saturday evening, with Palace reportedly coming back with a request of £35m plus £5m in add-ons.

As of yet, there has been no word on Liverpool’s response. However, speaking to his YouTube channel late on Saturday night, Romano says the money involved will be no problem at all.

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“The bid is there for Marc Guehi, £35m plus 10 per cent sell-on clause,” he says. “It’s not a problem to reach an agreement with Palace. From what I’m hearing, Liverpool and Palace will reach an agreement for Guehi.

“Club to club is not a problem and player’s side is not a problem, he agreed on terms. Don’t trust the reports saying that he didn’t. The contract is ready, the player is ready to travel and sign.”

Although that all sounds positive for Liverpool, Romano goes on to say that despite the likely agreement, the deal could still collapse if Palace do not find a suitable replacement for their captain.

“This deal depends on Palace,” he insists. “They have to decide internally. The chairman, Steve Parish, has the numbers from Liverpool for a player who’s out of contract next year and not extending the contract. So, on one side keep your player, keep your captain and lose him on a free next season. On the other side he has the money from Liverpool, so take the money and find a replacement.

“So, the question is if Palace find the right replacement and give the green light, Guehi will travel. If he’s not going to Liverpool today, they will be ready for 2026. If Palace call, the deal will get done immediately.”

Marc Guehi scheduled to play for Crystal Palace

When he spoke to the press on Friday, Oliver Glasner appeared to rule out Guehi’s exit, citing the difficulty of finding a player to replace him.

While that did not sound good from a Liverpool point of view, it does appear absolutely crucial that Palace find a new centre-back.

Amid all of this, the Eagles, like Liverpool, are due to play on Sunday, facing Aston Villa in the day’s late kick-off.

As per a report from The Times on Saturday, Guehi is currently ‘scheduled to be involved.’ Should the 25-year-old fail to report for the game, it will be a sure sign that Liverpool are going to get their man.

It is now crunch time for Guehi, Isak and Liverpool. Whether the Reds get one, two or none of their big targets through the door could shape their whole season.