Marc Guehi's Chelsea clauses at Crystal Palace could complicate potential Liverpool transfer

After a starring role in England's run to the Euro 2024 final, Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi has moved to the top of the wish list for many Premier League clubs.

With his contract expiring in two years, the Eagles will need to make a decision on their breakout star soon to avoid him running down into the final season of his current deal.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Guehi, as the Reds are a sensible step up for the 24-year-old given their needs. New head coach Arne Slot inherited a back line with aging star Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and youngster Jarell Quansah as viable starting options in the middle.

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The Telegraph reported in mid-June that Crystal Palace are asking for £65milllion ($82m) for the England defender. That could, however, be further complicated by a pair of clauses in Guehi's contract.

According to The Daily Mail , Guehi's transfer from Chelsea to Crystal Palace in 2021 saw the Blues retain both a sell-on clause and buy-back clause for the England star. Any permanent transfer from Crystal Palace would see Chelsea pocket 20% of the transfer fee unless they themselves are moving for the player, and the Blues would also have the opportunity to match any incoming offer.

Sell-on clauses in particular can complicate transfers, as the selling club doesn't collect the entire fee and might increase the asking price to make up for the deficit.