Marc Guehi to Liverpool transfer hope as Crystal Palace reach deadline day 'agreement'

Marc Guehi to Liverpool transfer hope as Crystal Palace reach deadline day 'agreement'

Latest Liverpool transfer news with an update on Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi

Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace (Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Marc Guehi after it emerged that Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Brighton to sign centre-back Igor Julio on a season-long loan.

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The Reds have been long linked with a move for Guehi, 25, who has less than 12 months remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park, and made an improved £35million bid for the player on Saturday.

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After holding club-to-club talks earlier this month, Arne Slot's side decided to lodge a straight offer to Palace, which has remained on the table. The bid is understood to include a ten per cent sell-on clause.

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Despite Liverpool making a proposal for the England international, he still featured and impressed for Palace during a comprehensive 3-0 win at Aston Villa on Sunday night. Guehi scored and produced a colossal defensive performance as the Eagles ran out comfortable winners in the West Midlands.

In a post-match interview, Guehi remained tight-lipped on his future and did not give anything away as speculation continues to increase around a potential late summer move to Anfield.

At this stage, Guehi's future is right in the balance but Palace's latest move in the transfer market could be a huge hint that Oliver Glasner's side are planning for life without the ex-Chelsea man.

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Indeed, it has been reported that Palace have agreed a deal to sign Igor on loan from Brighton. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue for the defender, who is keen to play European football.

West Ham had made a last-gasp attempt to sign Igor but he is said to prefer Palace and a deal is on the table. The Eagles are said to retain an option to purchase the Brazilian at the end of the season.

Igor, 27, moved to Brighton in a £15m deal from Fiorentina in August 2023 and he has since made 49 appearances for the Seagulls. However, Igor was not even in the squad for Brighton's 2-1 win against Manchester City on Sunday.

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He is surplus to requirements at the Amex Stadium and Palace have made their move as they look to add more strength and depth to their squad for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.

Igor is now said to be at Palace's training ground and undergoing a medical ahead of putting the finishing touches on a loan move to the Conference League club.

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As for Guehi, this could free up his proposed move to Liverpool before Monday's 7pm transfer deadline. After he scored against Villa on Sunday, the ex-Swansea City loanee was asked about playing for Palace, his future and his overall mindset amid speculation about a potential departure and a late move to the Reds.

He told Sky Sports: "I am OK. I don't like the limelight too much, there are a lot of cameras in my face all the time and constantly talking about me but I'm glad I have got a good club and good teammates around me.

"When you focus on what's important, which is the football, it makes it a lot easier."

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When quizzed on what it means to play for Palace, Guehi admitted: "A lot. South London boy, grew up in South London. Captained the football club from a young age. They have been fantastic for me and my family.

"Definitely a pleasure to be playing for this football club."

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