{"id":48006,"date":"2026-05-31T20:55:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/31\/report-crystal-palace-are-keeping-close-tab-on-26m-la-liga-defender\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T20:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:55:44","slug":"report-crystal-palace-are-keeping-close-tab-on-26m-la-liga-defender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/31\/report-crystal-palace-are-keeping-close-tab-on-26m-la-liga-defender\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Crystal Palace are keeping close tab on \u00a326m La Liga defender"},"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\/05\/31\/report-crystal-palace-are-keeping-close-tab-on-26m-la-liga-defender\/#Leeds_United_lead_race_to_sign_Ladislav_Krejci_despite_interest_from_Crystal_Palace\" >Leeds United lead race to sign Ladislav Krejci despite interest from Crystal Palace<\/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\/05\/31\/report-crystal-palace-are-keeping-close-tab-on-26m-la-liga-defender\/#Crystal_Palaces_top_priority_is_appointing_a_new_manager_following_the_departure_of_Oliver_Glasner\" >Crystal Palace&#8217;s top priority is appointing a new manager following the departure of Oliver Glasner.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystal Palace are closely monitoring a potential summer move for defender Ladislav Kureishi, with the player emerging as a serious target for Leeds United.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Czech Republic international has spent the season on loan at Wolves from Girona in La Liga and is attracting a lot of interest as the summer transfer window approaches.<\/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=\"Leeds_United_lead_race_to_sign_Ladislav_Krejci_despite_interest_from_Crystal_Palace\"><\/span>Leeds United lead race to sign Ladislav Krejci despite interest from Crystal Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TEAMtalk reports that Leeds United appear to be currently leading the race and are ready to launch a formal bid for the defender.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Farke&#8217;s side have long admired Krejci and initially made inquiries during the January transfer window to assess his suitability for the step up to the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds are reportedly willing to offer around \u00a326 million to secure a permanent move from parent club Girona.<\/p>\n<p>Interest in Krejci remains high across Spain&#8217;s La Liga following his impressive spell with Girona, but the paper claims the player wants to move permanently to England.<\/p>\n<p>This preference would be a huge boost to Leeds&#8217; hopes of completing a deal.<\/p>\n<p>However, Crystal Palace have also carried out extensive scouting work on their World Cup star in recent months, identifying him as a key defensive reinforcement alongside Brentford.<\/p>\n<p>The report adds that while clubs carry out extensive scouting, no club is as advanced in their pursuit as Leeds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Palaces_top_priority_is_appointing_a_new_manager_following_the_departure_of_Oliver_Glasner\"><\/span>Crystal Palace&#8217;s top priority is appointing a new manager following the departure of Oliver Glasner.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Eagles are actively monitoring Kureishi&#8217;s situation, but will likely have to wait if transfer negotiations move forward.<\/p>\n<p>Crystal Palace&#8217;s immediate priority is to appoint a new permanent manager following the departure of Oliver Glasner, who left Selhurst Park after winning the UEFA Conference League trophy in historic fashion.<\/p>\n<p>While the club&#8217;s reinforcements team continues to collect data on defensive targets like Krejci, any formal market moves will likely take a backseat until a replacement for Glasner is chosen to guide the club&#8217;s upcoming European campaign.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace are closely monitoring a potential summer move for defender Ladislav Kureishi, with the player emerging as a serious target for Leeds United. 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