What Liverpool decided in September now explains the Guehi mess everyone is angry about

Liverpool’s long-standing stance on Guehi was made clear months before January frustration set in, even if many are only now revisiting the decision.

Paul Joyce reported for The Times on September 7, just a week after the summer window closed, that Liverpool would not attempt to sign the Crystal Palace centre-back in January and would only pursue him on a free transfer next summer.

That report stated plainly: “Liverpool will not revisit their interest in Marc Guehi in January and will...