Arne Slot has expressed his “disappointment” after Liverpool were unable to complete a deadline-day move for Marc Guehi.
The Reds had agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to bring the centre-back to Anfield, with the 25-year-old even undergoing a medical ahead of the proposed transfer.
However, Palace ultimately refused to sanction his departure.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Slot admitted the failure to secure Marc Guehi was a setback for both the club and the player.
The missed signing leaves Liverpool slightly short of defensive depth heading into the season, though there remains hope that a deal can be revisited in 2026.
“For us it was of course a disappointment, for the player I assume, as well, because he was expecting to come to us,” Slot said.
“I try to put myself in the player’s shoes, but that can happen with a player from us as well, maybe a player wanted to leave but in the end couldn’t because we couldn’t get a player we wanted.
“That happens in football many times and the good thing in football is, especially after the international break, everybody comes back, accepts the situation and knows he has to perform well.”
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