In a surprising turn of events, Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi is likely to remain with the Eagles despite initial plans for a move. According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, although a deal sheet was submitted and Guéhi passed his medical, the transfer is not expected to go through.

The club recently welcomed French center-back Jaydee Canvot as a fresh recruit, but at just 19 years old, he is deemed insufficient as a backup for the seasoned Guéhi.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has made it clear that retaining Guéhi is a priority, especially after the club missed out on securing Igor Julio, who opted to join West Ham instead. Without adequate defensive options, the Eagles face a challenging season ahead.

Guéhi's contract is set to expire at the end of this season, raising the stakes for a potential departure to Liverpool as a free agent, not to mention the January transfer window still looming on the horizon.

While an agreement had reportedly been reached around £35 million, Palace chairman Steve Parish was inclined to support the sale for financial benefits. However, Glasner is likely to argue that the true value lies in Guéhi's leadership and on-field contributions, signifying a considerable loss if he were to leave.

As the situation develops, all eyes will be on Crystal Palace to see if they can secure their captain for the long haul or if an unexpected twist will unfold before the transfer window closes.