Crystal Palace They are now reportedly in talks to land an exciting free agent as they look to bolster their ranks Oliver GlassnerWith the player himself keen to move to London and… Premier League.
Crystal Palace transfer rumours
As the January transfer window approaches, Glassner was clear about what he expected In terms of transfers in South London.
“It is clear, and we have a commitment that we want to sign two players, in two different positions. The profiles are clear. The players are fixed. Now we just have to complete the deals. We have a clear commitment to sign two new players.”
One of those positions they are looking to improve appears to be left-back, as they do not have a natural replacement for Tyreke Mitchell should he suffer an injury, while a new long-term addition would also protect them amid widespread interest. In English.
It seems that Hajj Malik Diouf is their first choice for the club After the offer had already been rejected by Slavia Prague It is believed to be worth around 15 million euros.
The second position they are targeting appears to be a wide striker, with the club also having a presence Liverpool have rejected a £15m bid to sign young striker Ben Doak In recent days.
It is unclear whether they will be able to prize him away from the Reds, and already on-loan club Middlesbrough, in the coming weeks. Arne Slot's side are believed to be waiting in excess of £30million to consider a deal amid widespread interest. However, Palace appear to be making better progress on another deal.
Crystal Palace are in talks over a free transfer
This comes as reports in Türkiye claim that Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Long term goal Bright Osei Samuel On a free transfer this summer as they look to strengthen their squad.
Nigerian defender A £48,000-a-week deal With Fenerbahce, his expiration date expires at the end of the current season, and although the Turkish side is keen to keep him, the report adds that the defender is “keen to return to London to reunite with his partner,” after spending several seasons with Queens Park Rangers.
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To that end, Palace represent an attractive offer, and Osei-Samuel was reportedly at Selhurst Park last week to watch his potential new side play against Arsenal, with the Eagles now in “transfer talks with the right-back” as they look to seal a summer deal for him.
As an attacking right-back, Osayi-Samuel will provide excellent cover for Daniel Munoz while also being able to play forward if necessary, having spent his career playing on both flanks.
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Bright Osei-Samuel's career by position (minimum 5 appearances) |
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position |
Appearances |
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Right back |
95 |
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Right midfield |
99 |
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Right wing |
52 |
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Left midfield |
30 |
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Left wing |
19 |
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Attack center |
6 |
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Attacking midfield |
6 |
During his final spell in England, he was He was singled out for his “snarky” pace by his former boss Mark WarburtonWho said after a strong performance: “He was very good in periods of matches, but today he was consistent from the first whistle until the 75th minute. I'm not sure many teams have that fast pace. As long as he knows how to use it that's the key for him.” Learn the game.”
Available on a free, the 27-year-old could be a very smart signing for the Eagles as they look to continue their progress under Glasner.