Liverpool’s Saucy Eye on Crystal Palace’s Gem…
In the football universe where dreams crash like over-enthusiastic goalkeepers and deals fly like winged footballs, Liverpool has its sights on Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guehi. Rumor has it that Reds fans might soon be chanting for this soon-to-expire-contract star like he’s the last slice of pizza at a Super Bowl party. With a mere twelve moons left on his Crystal Palace contract, the summer shopping mayhem is set to hit $600 million if Liverpool adds him, alongside golden boy Alexander Isak. But there’s no red card desperation here; they could get Guehi free, like a surprise gift under last year’s Christmas tree, if he doesn’t sign a new deal.
And as the clock ticks like a referee about to blow the final whistle, Crystal Palace finds itself in the middle of a boardroom brawl with UEFA over their Gandalf-like quest to show Europa League credentials. UEFA is waving a yellow card over some multi-club ownership trickier than a bicycle kick, but Palace isn’t lying down like a sleepy panda. They’ve marched to the Court of Arbitration for Sport like Rocky Balboa, gloves on, ready to fight. The verdict expected on some Monday soon could decide if Palace gets glamorous Europa or humdrum Conference League.
In the meantime, Guehi suits up for Palace, dodging rumors like a footballer faced with an oncoming corner kick. Captain Marvel missed a warm-up scuffle due to some injury whispers, but he’s back bouncing around like a sprightly kangaroo. Palace’s recent playful double-header was a carnival of cameos, with Guehi popping up in the second act, losing 3-2 in what seemed part football match, part wild, wacky relay race. And with everyone holding their breath and their transfer rumor magazines, let’s see if Guehi ends up wearing the Anfield Red or stays glued to his Palace post.
