"According to multiple sources, the way the situation unfolded left Guehi extremely disappointed, and he believes that he had behaved professionally throughout, choosing not to go on strike to force the move. His contract expires at the end of the season, which means Palace now face the prospect of losing the England international without any compensation next summer. They're ready to offer him a new, lucrative deal, but he has no intention of signing for the club ever again."
"Meanwhile, Liverpool did complete the signing of striker Alexander Isak, who did refuse to play for Newcastle to force the move, as did Yoane Wissa for Brentford, angling to join Newcastle to boost their attacking ranks. The fact that what many consider unprofessional behaviour from Isak and Wissa did the trick, while Guehi seems to have been slapped in the face for showing his club respect, has not gone unnoticed."
"Liverpool coming back to try and sign him for a reduced fee in January would hardly surprise anyone. Indeed, such a move might spare them problems regarding potential competition for Guehi at the end of the season. But if Guehi remains at Selhurst Park past the winter window, Palace will lose his services for nothing, wherever he goes."
Crystal Palace reached an agreement with Liverpool for captain Marc Guehi and he passed a medical, but the club pulled out at the last minute after losing target Igor Julio to West Ham. Guehi feels extremely disappointed and maintains he acted professionally, refusing to strike to force the move. His contract runs until the end of the season, exposing Palace to the prospect of losing him on a free despite offering a lucrative new deal that he has rejected. Liverpool may return in January for a reduced fee. The episode has sparked comparisons with other players who forced moves and appears to have created strain between chairman Steve Parish and manager Oliver Glasner, with Parish insisting a resolution was necessary.
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