Palace transfer stance and Conference League path
Ex-Man Utd scout Mick Brown says Hull’s Charlie Hughes is a “perfect option” for Palace. Ball-playing centre-back, 22, under contract to 2028, improving defensively after Wigan to Hull step.
Palace for Life launch 134-mile charity ride from Emirates to Selhurst Park on 23-24 May, finishing for Palace v Arsenal. Only 30 places include a match ticket; funds support South London projects.
Jefferson Lerma’s camp offer him to Palmeiras and Atlético-MG. No talks yet; Turkey remains in frame. Palace reluctant to trigger one-year option as summer exit gathers pace.
Conference League draw: Crystal Palace (10th seeds) paired with Lausanne-Sport to face Zrinjski Mostar or Sigma Olomouc. Mainz and AEK Larnaca await in same round of 16 bracket.
Juventus talks for Jean-Philippe Mateta stall as Palace demand €40m after Marc Guehi sale. Agent fees complicate deal; Juve eye Youssef En-Nesyri instead. Mateta move now unlikely.
Palace line up Frank Lampard to replace Oliver Glasner, who plans to leave in summer. Steve Parish admires Lampard; alternatives include Iñigo Pérez and Pepe Bordalás. Coventry top the Championship.
