John Textor aims dig at Steve Parish as Crystal Palace wait on UEFA fate: 'Ask the guy driving the Ferrari' - Textor hits out at a perceived lack of ambition at Selhurst Park as UEFA prepare to delive

But it seems Arsenal are leading the chase – and crucially, with the player’s preference on their side. Although Eze’s current contract includes a £67.5 million release clause, Arsenal are reportedly working on a staggered payment agreement that could see them offer £45 million up front,

Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 next season after winning their appeal over the relegation imposed upon them by the body which oversees the finances of French football teams, the club confirmed in a statement.

Crystal Palace are considered a side to ‘keep an eye on’ when it comes to AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, with Newcastle United also in the mix. That’s according to Gazzetta dello Sport, who report that Thiaw recently turned down a move to Como,

Huddersfield Town are reportedly leading the chase for Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray. The 21-year-old, an adventurous right-back, joined Palace from non-league outfit Chelmsford City in 2021. He has since starred at youth level for the Eagles, as well as for Chelmsford and Bromley during loan spells.

Both Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have recent form when it comes to offering young attacking players opportunities. Palace in particular have built a reputation for nurturing young talent under several managers, and McAtee could thrive in that environment.

Crystal Palace’s move for Ousmane Diomande came to a shuddering halt just over a week ago. After the Eagles appeared to be genuinely pushing for a transfer, the Portuguese press put a pause on everything and there hasn’t been much on the case since.