{"id":39180,"date":"2026-01-26T10:10:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/crystal-palace-agree-to-let-defender-leave-early\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:10:38","slug":"crystal-palace-agree-to-let-defender-leave-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/crystal-palace-agree-to-let-defender-leave-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace agree to let defender leave early"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/crystal-palace-agree-to-let-defender-leave-early\/#Crystal_Palace_ready_to_release_defender_Chadi_Riyad\" >Crystal Palace ready to release defender Chadi Riyad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/crystal-palace-agree-to-let-defender-leave-early\/#Riyadh_could_give_Sheffield_United_more_defensive_depth_and_quality\" >Riyadh could give Sheffield United more defensive depth and quality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystal Palace are reportedly willing to loan defender Chadi Riyad amid growing interest from Sheffield United, according to journalist Alan Nixon.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The 22-year-old centre-back, who originally joined Selhurst Park for \u00a314m in 2024, has struggled to get regular minutes this season, with Palace considering a temporary move to help him regain form and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Riyad has a contract with Palace until 2029, so the club still sees him as a long-term asset.<\/p>\n<p>However, with opportunities limited under manager Oliver Glasner, a loan spell is seen as the most beneficial next step for his development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_ready_to_release_defender_Chadi_Riyad\"><\/span>Crystal Palace ready to release defender Chadi Riyad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Palace believe consistent Championship football can accelerate progress far more effectively than sporadic Premier League appearances.<\/p>\n<p>The Eagles have already undertaken a major defensive rebuild this season, most notably selling Marc Guehi to Manchester City in January&#8217;s big move.<\/p>\n<p>Further changes are expected as head coach Glasner reorganizes his team, and Riaad has emerged as the most likely candidate to leave next, albeit on a temporary basis unlike Guehi.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Sheffield United appear to be the favorites to secure his signature for the remainder of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Blades are in dire need of reinforcements at the back as they try to climb up from the bottom of the Championship standings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riyadh_could_give_Sheffield_United_more_defensive_depth_and_quality\"><\/span>Riyadh could give Sheffield United more defensive depth and quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crystal-palace-v-chelsea-premier-league-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crystal-palace-v-chelsea-premier-league-630x420.jpg.webp 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(Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Riyad is seen as a player who can add poise and ball-playing quality to Wilder&#8217;s backline.<\/p>\n<p>His experience and potential at both La Liga and Premier League level, combined with his potential, make him an attractive short-term solution as Sheffield United look to stabilize their season.<\/p>\n<p>For Palace, allowing Riyad to leave on loan will give him the chance to gain consistent playing time that he was unable to get in London.<\/p>\n<p>With the club entering a period of transition under Glasner, the Moroccan defender&#8217;s temporary departure could also help streamline the squad while preparing for a bigger role next season.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Aston Villa &#038; Crystal Palace monitor in-form Premier League playmaker<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace are reportedly willing to loan defender Chadi Riyad amid growing interest from Sheffield United, according to journalist Alan Nixon.The 22-year-old centre-back, who originally joined Selhurst Park for \u00a314m in 2024, has struggled to get regular minutes this season, with Palace considering a temporary move to help him regain form and confidence. 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