Oliver Glasner’s Resignation Threat Over Guehi Transfer Puts Real Madrid and Barcelona on Alert

Key Takeaways:

• Liverpool’s £35 million plus 10% future sale bid for Marc Guehi was accepted, and the defender completed a medical
• Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner blocked Guehi’s transfer after failing to secure Brighton’s Igor as a replacement
• Real Madrid and Barcelona are now monitoring the situation ahead of Liverpool’s renewed pursuit in January

Liverpool’s Pursuit Blocked Despite Medical and Agreement

Liverpool remain firmly interested in signing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, following an eleventh-hour collapse of the transfer. The Merseyside club had an agreement in place with Palace for a deal worth £35 million, plus a 10% sell-on clause. Guehi had already undergone a medical assessment and a farewell video had been prepared, signalling a completed transfer.

However, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner intervened, ultimately vetoing the move due to the club’s inability to secure Igor from Brighton as a direct replacement for the departing captain. This manager’s decision proved pivotal in halting Guehi’s switch to Anfield.

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Sources close to Marc Guehi share that Oliver Glasner threatened to walk away if Guehi left.

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Palace Sourced Young Talent but Manager Stresses Leadership Gap

Although the London club eventually brought in 19-year-old Jady Canvo from Toulouse, Glasner publicly emphasised that the youngster lacked the leadership and experience required to fill Guehi’s considerable shoes. Reports from the British press suggest that Glasner even threatened to resign over the issue, holding direct discussions with both club owner Steve Parish and with Guehi himself.

Despite the player expressing a keen interest in joining Liverpool, Guehi accepted the manager’s reasoning and did not force a move.

January Window Anticipated, with European Giants Expressing Interest

Attention now turns to the January transfer window, when Liverpool are expected to renew their efforts to acquire the England international, potentially at a reduced fee. Alternatively, the club may opt to wait until the summer, when Guehi could become available as a free agent.

According to SportingPedia sources, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are keeping close tabs on the situation. Nonetheless, sources in Liverpool believe they have already secured the defender’s approval for a future switch and remain confident that his move to Anfield is a matter of time.