Crystal Palace bid for Lamine Camara rejected
Palace have left Romain Esse to train with the under-21s as they try to move him on. Preston want a loan, but the Eagles prefer a permanent deal.
Pierre Sage is ranked 6/10 after joining Crystal Palace from Lens, having led them to the French Cup and second place in Ligue 1. His fearless coaching and calm manner are seen as positives.
Crystal Palace’s €50m bid for Lamine Camara was rejected by Monaco, who want at least €60m. Filipe Luis wants the midfielder to stay amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
Crystal Palace are in the picture for Edon Zhegrova, though the Juventus winger wants to stay. Juve could still sell if Premier League offers arrive.
Manchester United remain interested in Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but the Eagles' €100m (£85.5m) valuation is a major obstacle and no talks have opened. Livescore
Palace are closing in on Anan Khalaili from Union SG for about £21m. The 21-year-old right midfielder brings Champions League experience as Palace prepare for their Europa League campaign.
Palace and Everton have agreed a straight swap of Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil, with both expected to have medicals on Monday after agreeing four-year deals.
