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Liverpool had their best ever transfer window in the Premier League as they broke the British transfer record twice in the same window, which is also a record. They have strengthened both their midfield and forward line as they have signed multiple top stars in all the mentioned positions.
But the only position they failed to provide strength was their central defence area, where they wanted to place Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace Football Club. The English International is going out of contract by the end of the season, and he does not want to extend his contract, as it is reported that he wanted to join Liverpool.
Marc Guehi is wanted by Real Madrid
The defending Premier League Champions were going slow at first for Guehi, as his move to Liverpool was inevitable by next season. But it looked like, after Ibrahima Konate's weak performances in the earlier games, Liverpool suddenly became desperate to land Guehi by the end of the transfer window.
Liverpool were so close to signing Marc Guehi on the deadline day of the transfer window
Crystal Palace always said that they would let the English International go to Liverpool, but only when they will get to find a replacement. They even discovered a replacement who was so close on signing for Palace, and Liverpool also got their much awaited transfer finalised as they agreed a £35 million deal.
Crystal Palace blocked the move in the dying moments as they failed to land a replacement
But at the dying moments of the window, Palace failed to land the defender they were looking forward to signing as a replacement for Guehi. As a result, they blocked Guehi's move to Liverpool as well. English International even completed his medical at Liverpool, and he almost joined the defending Premier League champions.
But ultimately, the deal collapsed, and reports suggest that Guehi is really angry with Palace for blocking his move to Liverpool. Recent reports from various media sources suggest that Spanish Giants Real Madrid are also interested in signing Marc Guehi as a free agent next season. Liverpool would regret it if this actually happens, as they did not show any seriousness in signing Marc Guehi earlier in the transfer window.
