"However, despite those arrangements, Palace decided in the end not to sell. Slot admitted that although the collapse was disappointing, such twists are part of the transfer game. Slot said, as reported by Empire of the Kop: I think it would be ridiculous if I'm going to deny we were close to signing [Guehi], that is so out in the open that that would be ridiculous. These things happen in football in the last moment, things change. This can happen."
"Although Slot admitted Guehi almost joined the Reds, he praised the current defensive options he has in his squad: For me, we would like to sign him of course, because we were in for him, he continued. But we played Arsenal where Virgil and Ibou played an outstanding game and Joe came in 20 minutes before the end and did outstanding as well."
Liverpool agreed a fee around 35 million with Crystal Palace and submitted a deal sheet before the transfer deadline. Palace ultimately refused to sell after failing to secure an adequate replacement for their captain, despite Guehi traveling for a medical and preparing to move. Guehi, 25, reportedly became extremely unhappy when the transfer collapsed. Liverpool's defensive options include Virgil, Ibou and Joe, who performed strongly in recent matches. Guehi's contract enters its final year, prompting speculation that Liverpool or other clubs may make another offer in the near future.
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