Liverpool: Ornstein confirms ‘Guehi final decision’ amid one reason for verdict after ‘deal sheet’ reveal

David Ornstein has revealed the ‘final decision’ on Marc Guehi’s proposed move from Crystal Palace to Liverpool after a ‘deal sheet’ was submitted.

Guehi’s future at Crystal Palace has been in doubt for most of this summer’s transfer window as he is in the final year of his contract and has attracted serious interest from Liverpool.

The England international has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League in recent years, but his contract situation ensures he’s available for a cut-price fee and Liverpool agreed a £35m with Palace on deadline day.

However, there were still obstacles to overcome and Ornstein revealed the deal was ‘in jeopardy’ after Crystal Palace’s proposed move for Brighton star Igor fell through, with the centre-back opting for a loan move to West Ham instead.

Fabrizio Romano subsequently confirmed that the ‘final decision’ on Guehi will be made by the defender and Palace boss Oliver Glasner, though a ‘deal sheet was submitted’ to give all parties more time to complete a deal.

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This has come to no avail, though. Ornstein revealed around 45 minutes after the transfer window closed that Guehi is ‘set to stay’ at Palace as their ‘replacement issues stopped the move’.

Ornstein added:

‘The England international, 25, completed at least part of a medical after a fee of £35million was agreed between the clubs. Personal terms on a five-year contract to 2030 were also in place.

‘Head coach Oliver Glasner has been vocally opposed to Guehi’s sale this summer and has been resolute that his captain could not be allowed to leave unless an appropriate replacement was found.’

Romano later added on X: “BREAKING: Marc Guehi-Liverpool deal has COLLAPSED.

“Despite medical done and deal sheet submitted, Crystal Palace don’t approve the move following Igor deal off. Guehi stays at #CPFC.”

Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett has since commented on the “extraordinary bunfight” involving several Premier League clubs.

“Marc Guehi’s move to Liverpool from Crystal Palace is off – despite a deal sheet being submitted for the Eagles skipper,” Dorsett explained.

“The Reds had until 9pm to get Guehi’s deal over the line. We’ll get more details on why it’s fallen through as we have them.

“Brighton defender Igor Julio, who was meant to be Guehi’s replacement at Selhurst Park, had a medical at the club earlier today before changing his mind and join West Ham instead – although that deal isn’t done yet either.

“That may have scuppered the move. It means Guehi will stay at Crystal Palace, but they may now lose out on £35m if he leaves on a free transfer next summer.

“It’s an extraordinary bunfight from clubs across the Premier League to try to get deals over the line.”