Crystal Palace draw up six-man switch wishlist after determined Oliver Glasner plea
Crystal Palace have been very quiet in the summertime switch window, however Oliver Glasner is determined to usher in new faces having misplaced star man Eberechi Eze to Arsenal
Crystal Palace have compiled a six-man wishlist as they desperately try and signal new gamers earlier than Monday's switch deadline – however they’ve pulled out of the race to signal Leicester star El Bilal Khannouss.
Olivier Glasner, who led the Eagles to an historic FA Cup triumph final season, has made no secret of his need to strengthen his squad all summer season. However they’ve been gradual as soon as once more to react, with simply £2million spent thus far on two gamers – second-choice goalkeeper Walter Benitez and back-up full-back Borna Sosa.
The membership face Norwegian outfit Fredrikstad FK on Thursday night time within the second leg of their Convention League play-off, holding a slim 1-0 first-leg lead – and are making ready for the prospect of extra fixtures within the group part of the European competitors. That will increase the stress so as to add extra numbers to the squad – much more so now that star man Eberechi Eze, the scorer of the successful purpose within the FA Cup closing, has joined Arsenal in a £67.5million transfer.
Marc Guehi might be subsequent to go away, with the membership captain out of contract subsequent summer season. Liverpool are determined to signal the England worldwide, however chairman Steve Parish has held agency on his valuation.
And whereas Parish has been occupied trying to maintain his finest gamers at Selhurst Park, he's additionally been busy preventing UEFA within the courts. Now he has lastly turned his consideration to signing new gamers.
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Palace are retaining tabs on six gamers and are engaged on a number of offers. Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher – who had a profitable mortgage spell in south London 4 years in the past – is needed. Nonetheless it's been claimed that the England man is pleased in Spain and earns wage, though Atletico could also be compelled to promote on account of PSR obligations and will settle for a charge of round £40million.
Palace are additionally fascinated by Villarreal ahead Yeremy Pino, with the Spain worldwide seen as a alternative for Eze. The 22-year-old is in no rush to go away his present employers however the Premier League membership haven't been postpone, and are hopeful of bringing his £40m price ticket down.
The membership are now not fascinated by El Khannouss but when the Pino transfer doesn't work out, Christos Tzolis at Bruges is a back-up choice. RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Christoph Baumgartner can be on the shortlist.
Palace additionally wish to add numbers in defence, in anticipation that Guehi leaves, and have enquired about Manchester Metropolis star Manuel Akanji. The Switzerland worldwide additionally has curiosity from Galatasaray and Bayer Leverkusen.
One other centre-back choice is Toulouse's Jaydee Canvot, who can be needed by Aston Villa. Palace are bracing themselves for Guehi's exit – however Glasner has already warned the membership's hierarchy that they’re in "huge hassle" in the event that they lose the captain earlier than recruiting reinforcements.
Talking after the first-leg win over Fredrikstad final week, the annoyed supervisor mentioned: "I simply know if Marc leaves and he’s not out there for Fredrikstad we may have huge troubles.
“It’s fairly clear, we are able to’t register anybody, so from my facet he has to remain.” Requested if he was referring to simply the journey to Fredrikstad or the entire season, Glasner mentioned: “We performed with Jefferson Lerma within the again immediately.
“He’s a midfield participant. We’ve got no centre-back out there in the meanwhile, and if Marc leaves, OK, possibly I’ll attempt my boots, as a result of I used to be a centre-back. This might be an choice. I’ll give it some thought.”
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Glasner had earlier emphasised his predicament in an interview on Channel 5 the place, requested in regards to the significance of hanging on to Guehi, mentioned: “We’ve got to. Actually, we now have to, particularly for the second leg.”
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