Liverpool’s deadline day was shaping up to be near-perfect, headlined by the marquee signing of Alexander Isak and the anticipated arrival of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. While the Reds successfully secured Isak in a £125 million deal, the Guehi transfer ultimately slipped through their fingers.
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The stumbling block appeared to be Crystal Palace’s inability to line up a suitable replacement in time. Some argue the club should have anticipated Guehi’s departure and acted sooner, while others point to Igor Julio’s last-minute decision to join West Ham instead of Palace as the unexpected twist that derailed the move.
Despite Guehi completing his medical in London and being poised to join Liverpool, the deal collapsed at the final hurdle. Though Liverpool have bolstered other areas of the squad, their defensive depth remains a concern—especially with a fresh injury to one of their key players casting a shadow over the back line.
