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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Liverpool transfer blow as deal for defender collapses at 11th hour

  • Marc Guehi's proposed £35m transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool collapsed at the eleventh hour.
  • Crystal Palace pulled out of the deal after failing to secure their preferred replacement, Igor Julio, who opted to join West Ham instead.
  • Although Palace signed Jaydee Canvot, the 19-year-old was not considered ready to immediately step in for Guehi.
  • Palace now face the risk of losing Guehi on a free transfer next summer when his contract expires.
  • Liverpool, despite their frustration, still have four specialist centre-backs for the upcoming campaign, including new signing Geovanni Leoni.

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