Palace push for Sidiki Cherif as Sunderland test looms
Palace are ‘confident’ of signing Angers’ 19-year-old Sidiki Cherif. Four Ligue 1 goals, can play wide or up top. Deal expected below €25m to support Mateta and add depth for Oliver Glasner.
Palace U21s eye a response after 4-1 loss at Chelsea. They sit 14th in PL2 on 14 points, aiming to stay top 16 for play-offs and Premier League International Cup qualification at Nottingham Forest.
Juventus enquire about Jean-Philippe Mateta. Palace value the striker at around €30m. Juve may move in January or wait until summer as they seek a physical forward.
Palace, winless in five and 13th, visit unbeaten-at-home Sunderland after a shock 2-1 FA Cup exit to Macclesfield. Glasner needs a response; Mateta misfiring, Brennan Johnson in, Guehi future uncertain.
