{"id":43661,"date":"2026-02-23T21:37:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T02:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/report-crystal-palace-preparing-serious-push-for-e80m-to-replace-marc-guehy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T21:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T02:37:25","slug":"report-crystal-palace-preparing-serious-push-for-e80m-to-replace-marc-guehy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/report-crystal-palace-preparing-serious-push-for-e80m-to-replace-marc-guehy\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Crystal Palace preparing &#8216;serious push&#8217; for \u20ac80m to replace Marc Guehy"},"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\/02\/23\/report-crystal-palace-preparing-serious-push-for-e80m-to-replace-marc-guehy\/#Crystal_Palace_preparing_to_make_big_move_to_sign_Ousmane_Diomand\" >Crystal Palace preparing to make big move to sign Ousmane Diomand<\/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\/02\/23\/report-crystal-palace-preparing-serious-push-for-e80m-to-replace-marc-guehy\/#Crystal_Palace_faces_stiff_competition_from_their_Premier_League_rivals\" >Crystal Palace faces stiff competition from their Premier League rivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/report-crystal-palace-preparing-serious-push-for-e80m-to-replace-marc-guehy\/#Crystal_Palace_had_a_disappointing_season\" >Crystal Palace had a disappointing season<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing a move for Ousmane Diomand this summer, rekindling their interest in the Sporting CP defender.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a report in Portuguese outlet Record (via Sports Witness), the Eagles have identified the 22-year-old as a key target to solidify their defense for the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_preparing_to_make_big_move_to_sign_Ousmane_Diomand\"><\/span>Crystal Palace preparing to make big move to sign Ousmane Diomand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo by Carlos Silva\/Icon Sports via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The south London club tried to lure the Ivory Coast international to Selhurst Park last year and are now finally ready to make a &#8220;serious push&#8221; to sign him.<\/p>\n<p>The urgency behind the chase stems from the recent departure of former captain Marc Guech, who completed a high-profile move to Manchester City for around \u00a320 million in the January window.<\/p>\n<p>Guehi&#8217;s departure left a huge hole in Oliver Glasner&#8217;s rearguard, leading to the manager publicly expressing his dissatisfaction with the club&#8217;s hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p>Diomande is an agile defender and physically imposing centre-back and is seen as the ideal tactical successor.<\/p>\n<p>Despite signing a contract extension with Sporting in Lisbon just last month, keeping him under contract until 2030, records say the renewal did not guarantee him staying but was a strategic move to protect his market value.<\/p>\n<p>His release clause is pegged at \u20ac80m (about \u00a369m), but Sporting&#8217;s board reportedly recognizes the need to generate transfer income this summer to fund infrastructure projects, potentially opening the door to negotiations below that figure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_faces_stiff_competition_from_their_Premier_League_rivals\"><\/span>Crystal Palace faces stiff competition from their Premier League rivals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Palace won&#8217;t be able to attack defenders clearly. Newcastle United are reportedly stepping up their scouting efforts in Portugal despite Diomande being sidelined with a thigh injury earlier this season.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are also one of the clubs showing strong interest in the player. The Gunners and Chelsea said they were in contact with the player&#8217;s agent last year and are continuing to monitor his situation.<\/p>\n<p>Diomande, who has 26 caps for Ivory Coast and has played in the Champions League, has long harbored ambitions to play in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palace_had_a_disappointing_season\"><\/span>Crystal Palace had a disappointing season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many expected Oliver Glasner&#8217;s side to build on last season&#8217;s FA Cup win to advance to the Premier League. In fact, momentum has stagnated.<\/p>\n<p>The departure of key players in the summer, including Ebelesi Eze, left the team significantly weakened, but the departure of Marc Gehi in January added to the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Glasner has expressed his dissatisfaction with the club&#8217;s ambitions, highlighting the growing uncertainty behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>With Glasner confirming he will leave at the end of the season, Selhurst Park&#8217;s prospects look increasingly bleak.<\/p>\n<p>Palace currently sit 13th in the Premier League and look set to miss out on qualifying for Europe, but this could be a decisive setback in their quest for reinforcements.<\/p>\n<p>That uncertainty could ultimately impact Diomand&#8217;s decision on whether to join the Eagles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing a move for Ousmane Diomand this summer, rekindling their interest in the Sporting CP defender. According to a report in Portuguese outlet Record (via Sports Witness), the Eagles have identified the 22-year-old as a key target to solidify their defense for the 2026-27 season. 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