Parish discussed the decision on Sunday, stating that it was not a straightforward choice.

He said that after considering the advice he received and weighing up the club's options, he decided that keeping Guehi would be better for the team's season.

Parish emphasized that the decision was made based on rational consideration of the club's position in the Premier League and the unusual circumstances surrounding the transfer.

He noted that if the difference between 10th and 14th place in the league table was at stake, the club might have considered taking the £35m offer to keep Guehi.

However, in this case, Parish decided that keeping Guehi was the best choice for the team's season.