Hodgson explained that Guehi's head was elsewhere, as he had been led to believe that a deal would be done between the clubs. However, Palace ultimately decided not to sell Guehi due to another player's deal collapsing. This has left Guehi in a position where he is now planning to leave the club as a free agent next summer.

Hodgson believes that the transfer situation could have been sorted out much quicker between the clubs. He thinks that if Palace had been clear about their intentions from the beginning, Guehi would have been able to adjust to the situation.

Guehi's situation has left many wondering why the deal could not have been pushed through sooner. Hodgson's comments highlight the complexities of transfer negotiations and the impact they can have on players.