A manic transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs ended up being defined by two deals involving Liverpool: one that happened and another that didn’t.

The champions finally signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle, paying an English-record £125m for the striker to end the saga of the summer.

However, they missed out on Marc Guehi, despite agreeing a £35m fee with Crystal Palace. The England international had a medical in London after expressing a desire to leave and Palace had even prepared a farewell video for their captain.

However, Palace pulled the plug to ensure that Guehi will remain in south London until January at least.

Guehi has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Selhurst Park and has informed the club he is unwilling to sign an extension.

According to The Guar

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