The next transfer window is not far away from opening and Crystal Palace are already close to their first summer addition, according to a recent report.
Crystal Palace step up transfer plans as contact made with multiple targets
The Eagles still have games left to play in the Premier League and, of course, their huge FA Cup final against Manchester City, but already the hierarchy are slowly working towards the summer and identifying players they would like to sign.
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Crystal Palace are now in the race to sign a defender who is set to become a free agent.
ByBrett WorthingtonMay 8, 2025
One player who has now emerged on Palace’s radar is Leganés midfielder Yvan Neyou, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the campaign. It’s reported that the Eagles have made an enquiry to sign Neyou to get an understanding if he would be interested in a move to England, and are considering making an offer to the midfielder.
However, they are not alone in the race, as Fulham are also interested, while Valencia are said to be leading the charge to keep him in Spain.
As well as looking to strengthen their midfield, Oliver Glasner also wants to add to his options in defence, especially at left-back. According to TBR Football, Palace have spoken to Junior Firpo’s representatives over a possible move to Selhurst Park, but they are one of many teams looking to sign the Leeds defender on a free transfer.
Crystal Palace offer four-year deal to Osayi-Samuel
The Eagles are well and truly looking to get their transfer business done early this summer, as according to Fotomac, relayed by Sport Witness, Crystal Palace are close to signing Bright Osayi-Samuel from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe.
Osayi-Samuel is coming to the end of his contract with Fenerbahçe, and it looks increasingly likely he will be leaving and making a return to English football. The report states that Palace have been in transfer talks with the defender and have offered a four-year deal worth €4.5 million a season, which is roughly £3.8 million and a total of £15 million over the four campaigns.
It goes on to add that an agreement is close to being reached despite the fact that Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho has tried to keep Osayi-Samuel at the club and an offer of a contract extension has been put on the table. The 27-year-old, who has been dubbed “outstanding” in the past by Mark Warburton, has played 21 times in the Super Lig this season, as well as featuring nine times in the Europa League.
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Osayi-Samuel was originally a winger but has now become a right-back in the later part of his career. Palace obviously believe that his ability in that position could bring something different to what they currently have. The Eagles do have Daniel Munoz and Nathaniel Clyne as their senior right-backs, but Munoz has been linked with a move away this summer and Clyne’s contract is set to expire.