Crystal Palace eye Conference League final as Glasner urges strong finish
Boca Juniors are considering Crystal Palace’s Walter Benítez as they seek a first-choice goalkeeper, though his limited continuity in England prompts caution from Argentine journalist Marcelo González.
Palace defend a 3-1 lead at Selhurst Park to reach a first European final. Sarr scored after 21 seconds in Poland. Sosa and Hughes could return, Guessand close, Nketiah out. Shakhtar lack Konoplya.
Report links Palace with a shock move for Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella, a 28-year-old Italy international and key creator. Move would be a major statement but his Inter status makes it unlikely.
Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti, valued at €20-25m, rejects Galatasaray and is open to the Premier League, with Crystal Palace among the clubs monitoring a summer move.
Spanish reports say Andoni Iraola is close to joining Crystal Palace after leaving Bournemouth. Palace had made a lucrative offer as they seek Oliver Glasner’s replacement, with Marcelino also contacted.
Glasner urges Palace to finish the job after a 3-1 first-leg lead over Shakhtar, eyeing a Conference League final as his farewell. He hails an ‘incredible group’; Hughes back, Guessand out.
Gareth Southgate explains picking Palace’s Euro 2024 quartet: Dean Henderson, Adam Wharton, Marc Guéhi and Ebere Eze, praising Wharton’s potential and highlighting Palace’s progress under Oliver Glasner.
Palace and West Ham are tracking Metz striker Pape Moussa Fall after a 12-goal season on loan at RAAL La Louvière. Lille have made contact. Metz are relegated and must decide whether to sell.
Palace to hold talks for FC Midtjylland defender Ousmane Diao as a £17m-targeted replacement for Marc Guehi.
