Crystal Palace step up transfer business as midfield chase grows
Crystal Palace are tipped for 16th under new boss Pierre Sage after Oliver Glasner left, with Europe, squad depth, Maxence Lacroix’s exit and summer budget concerns shaping the season.
Crystal Palace defender Tayo Adaramola is set to join Cercle Brugge on loan, with the Belgian side viewing the 22-year-old left-back as cover and competition for Valy Konate.
Crystal Palace have made the highest offer for Torino forward Alieu Njie, but their loan with a conditional obligation to buy does not satisfy Torino, who want a permanent deal.
Crystal Palace are in talks over Axel Disasi, but have baulked at Chelsea's £4.4m loan fee for a season-long deal, leaving West Ham hopeful of hijacking the move.
Crystal Palace had a bid rejected for AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, with Newcastle now in contention to sign him.
Crystal Palace have re-signed Evann Guessand from Aston Villa on a season-long loan after his 2025-26 spell, adding attacking depth after two attacking returns in 21 appearances for Palace.
Union SG CEO Philippe Bormans appeared to confirm Anan Khalaili’s move to Crystal Palace is done, saying the 21-year-old is ‘ready for that step’ and has the physical attributes for the Premier League.
Crystal Palace have made contact to sign AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana, with Nottingham Forest also interested in the £13m target.
