Crystal Palace step up centre-back search
Jefferson Lerma said he wants to finish his career at América de Cali and retire at 35, amid uncertainty over his Crystal Palace future despite his deal running to 2027.
Gary Cahill called Chelsea’s £52m move for former Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix ‘a really smart signing’, saying the 26-year-old can reach the ‘next level’ under Xabi Alonso.
Crystal Palace have repeatedly shown interest in Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate, 26, but no bid has been made yet. Frankfurt expect a summer exit and value him at €17m.
Crystal Palace are attempting to hijack West Ham's move for Axel Disasi as they seek to rebuild their defence.
Crystal Palace are eyeing a move for Ismaelo Ganiou as they search for a new centre-back after a slow summer window.
Southampton are tracking Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny in a deal worth about £7m, with Middlesbrough, Leicester and Preston also interested.
