What has fueled the collapse of Marc Guehi transfer while Liverpool suffers the Deadline -Day bladder

But in a dramatic turn, Crystal Palace abruptly stopped the deal – so that fans and experts clamber to answers.

The real reason behind Palace’s decision was that they secure a suitable replacement for Guehi before the transfer period.

Palace had been in advanced conversations to sign Brighton defender Igor Julio, who was seen as the ideal successor to Guehi.

However, that deal collapsed late in the day when Julio chose to become a member of West Ham instead. Without Premier League-ready alternative, Palace was defensively exposed and not willing to take the risk of losing their captain without cover.

Head coach Oliver Glasner made his position clear after Palace’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa and said, “If we don’t have the right replacement, it is clear to me to keep him.”

Despite the drawing of 19-year-old Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse earlier in the day, the young person did not consider the young person to fill Guehi’s boots in such a crucial role.

Liverpool, frustrated by the last-minute collapse, had even submitted a deal sheet to expand the negotiations after the deadline of 19.00 and a movement that shows how close the transfer to completion came.

But in the end Palace exercised their right to retain Guehi and give priority to the stability of the team above financial gain.

With Guehi’s contract that will be expired next summer, Palace is now confronted with the challenge of renewing his deal or running the risk of losing him for free.

For Liverpool, the setback means to re -view their defensive plans in January – or to wait until July 2026 to possibly sign the English International without compensation.