Why did Liverpool not challenge City for Marc Guehi? Ultimately, the total package was considered too much.
Although Guehi was on the brink of signing for them for £35million on September 1, Liverpool felt the situation changed considerably over recent months.
In the summer, the England international was recognised as a brilliant market opportunity.
He was not so appealing now, given the overall investment required to get him and the fact he would have been available on a free transfer in five months if he stayed at Crystal Palace until his contract expired this summer.
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