"Crystal Palace dramatically pulled the plug on Marc Guehi's move to Liverpool minutes before the transfer deadline because they couldn't find an adequate replacement, despite agreeing to sell the England defender for 35m earlier in the day. It is understood that Guehi had been booked in to complete the first part of his medical in expectation of his move to Anfield going through, with a deal sheet having been submitted before Monday's 7pm deadline."
"But despite Palace confirming the signing of the France Under-20 defender Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse for 21m, they decided not to sanction Guehi's departure at the last minute because they failed to bring in another more experienced option."
"It is understood that the Palace manager, Oliver Glasner, was extremely unhappy at the decision to accept Liverpool's offer and reiterated his plea not to sell his captain on the final day of the transfer window in heated talks with the club's chair, Steve Parish, on Monday evening."
Crystal Palace agreed a £35m deal to sell Marc Guehi to Liverpool but withdrew the transfer minutes before the deadline due to the absence of an adequate replacement. Guehi had begun the first part of a medical and a deal sheet was submitted before the 7pm deadline. Palace announced the signing of Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse for £21m, but the club judged him not to be a more experienced option. Manager Oliver Glasner strongly opposed selling his captain and pressed the chair, Steve Parish, to retain Guehi. Concerns about squad readiness and Glasner's stance led to the decision to keep Guehi.
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