Chelsea have stepped up their bid to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix following his return from the FIFA World Cup. The France international is valued at £60m.
Manchester United have approached Crystal Palace to enquire about forward Ismaïla Sarr as they seek attacking reinforcements. The Senegal international is not the club’s priority target.
Juventus remain in negotiations with Parma over Mateo Pellegrino, though the €30m-rated striker’s payment structure remains the primary obstacle despite Crystal Palace interest.
Oliver Glasner has signed a three-year deal as Nottingham Forest head coach, citing talks with owner Evangelos Marinakis and the lure of European football as key reasons for leaving Crystal Palace.
Argentine goalkeeper Walter Benitez could terminate his Crystal Palace contract to force a return to OGC Nice, where former club president Jean-Pierre Rivere confirms he is determined to head back.
Aston Villa have signed goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free transfer, while Crystal Palace have secured former Tottenham captain Bethany England as Women’s Super League clubs continue their summer recruitment.
Crystal Palace are monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate, with the Bundesliga club willing to sell the Belgium international for between €20 million and €25 million.
England youth international Charlie Cresswell has agreed personal terms with Stade Rennais, though Toulouse FC are demanding €25 million for the defender. Crystal Palace also hold an interest in the former Leeds United centre-back.
Pierre Sage has defended his departure from RC Lens, insisting he would have stayed had the French club failed to reach an agreement with Crystal Palace.
Oliver Glasner has been confirmed as Nottingham Forest’s new head coach, replacing Vítor Pereira following the Portuguese’s abrupt dismissal last week.