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Liverpool Transfer Focus Sharpens on Marc Guehi as Oliver Glasner Confirms Selection

Crystal Palace find themselves juggling European competition and mounting transfer speculation, with captain Marc Guehi at the centre of attention. The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, and now his immediate future has been clarified by Oliver Glasner ahead of Palace’s Conference League play-off clash against Fredrikstad.

Oliver Glasner Backs Guehi to Play in Europe

Speaking before Thursday’s game, Glasner addressed speculation over both Guehi and Eberechi Eze. The Palace manager confirmed the pair would start, saying: “Most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow, because of all the rumours, but they are committed here and they will play a crucial part.”

It was a clear statement of intent. With Liverpool pursuing Guehi and Tottenham pushing to sign Eze, Glasner made sure to underline their value on the pitch, rather than getting lost in speculation. His words also highlight Guehi’s importance in a period where Palace are attempting to qualify for the group stages of European competition.

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Liverpool Weighing up £35m Move

According to BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel, Liverpool have held talks with Palace over a £35m transfer for Guehi, with negotiations expected to progress in the coming days. Entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park, the England international is seen as an attractive option for Arne Slot, who has already delivered the Premier League title in his first season as manager.

Liverpool’s recruitment strategy this summer has been built on long-term planning, with sporting director Richard Hughes keen to bring in players who can contribute immediately but also grow within the squad. Guehi’s leadership at Palace, and his experience as captain, are attributes that fit the mould of what Slot and Hughes value.

European Eligibility Adds to Appeal

Importantly for Liverpool, Guehi would remain eligible for Champions League football if he were to move. Playing in the Conference League does not affect registration for UEFA’s top competition, ensuring that any deal would not restrict his involvement.

That will be reassuring for supporters concerned about timing, particularly with the new season underway. For Guehi himself, it underlines his professionalism, as he continues to represent Palace without letting transfer speculation derail his performances.

Spotlight on Guehi at Selhurst Park

As Palace take to the field against Fredrikstad, attention will extend far beyond south London. Liverpool fans, Arne Slot and Richard Hughes will all be monitoring Guehi closely, aware of his potential impact at Anfield. For Palace supporters, the focus is on their captain leading from the back, even as his future remains uncertain.

What is clear is that Guehi’s situation is shaping up to be one of the defining stories of the transfer window, involving Liverpool, Oliver Glasner and Crystal Palace.

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