Crystal Palace is creating a behind-the-scenes emergency plan if they are forced to sell Ebebekieze amid ongoing interest from Arsenal.
Oliver Glasner didn’t enjoy the best summer windows exactly after leading the palace to its first major trophy at the end of last season.
South Londoners are currently in legal battles with UEFA, Nottingham Forest and Lyon after the palace location in the Europa League was suddenly revoked due to a violation of the Multiclub ownership rules.
Crystal Palace’s best performance player in the Premier League last season | Average Match Rating |
|---|---|
Daniel Munoz | 7.11 |
Back seat | 7.09 |
Maxence lacroix | 6.88 |
Mark Guech | 6.81 |
Jean Philippe Mateta | 6.80 |
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Forced to sell his shares at the palace, John Tector agreed to a £190 million deal for a 43% stake with New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, and the American big name resigned from his leadership role in Lyon, trying to avoid being demoted to the conference league.
However, UEFA still followed their decision, and the palace appealed to the Arbitration Court for Sports to regain their Europa League spot.
A decision is expected on August 11 after the hearing three days ago, and while the Eagles take on UEFA, Glasner’s side also faces an incoming threat of losing a key player.
Marc Guehi has attracted serious interest from Liverpool and other Premier League rivals before the September 1 deadline, but multiple sources suggest that Arsenal is hot right after star playmaker Eze.
England International had a £60 million release clause in his contract, but it expired at 11:59pm on Friday night, so Arsenal will have to enter negotiations with the palace if they want to make a deal.
Arsenal had no plans to cause Eze clauses anyway. The 27-year-old remains extremely keen to cross London after discussing with both Mikel Arteta and Gunners sports director Andrea Berta.
Crystal Palace can sign Lucas Paketa and Leandro Torosad to replace Eze
The football transfer has the latest information on the future of the former QPR star, claiming that he could make a “sensational double soup” if Steve Parish leaves Eze.
Certainly West Ham creators Lucas Paketa and Arsenal winger Leandro Torosard are interested in Glasner’s side, and Fort sources believe that when Eze leaves, Palace can bring London stars at the same time.
The Brazilians are clearly the “major targets” of the palace, but they also appreciate the Torosad moves that Arsenal could use as a make-up class to sweeten Eze’s deal.
In the statement move, the palace may actually end up signing both Paketa and Torosad, but for that to happen, Parrish may need to milk as much cash as possible.
According to Givemesport, the Hammers midfielder has ordered a price tag of around £60 million, but Arsenal has given Trossard a £17 million valuation as he enters the final 11 months of his contract.
However, the £77 million duo has proven to be a Premier League player, and it’s worth the wait in gold for Glasner, who is trying to build the Palace’s historic FA Cup victory at Wembley.
