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The Premier League side were paired with Rovers in the fourth round draw and visit the Eco-Power Stadium on Monday, February 10 (7.45pm).

 

Whilst Rovers are currently preparing for a re-arranged league clash with Chesterfield this coming Thursday, attentions will then fully turn to the task of trying to dump out Oliver Glasner’s men. Palace are in fine form, with just one defeat in their last eight games in all competitions. The latest of those came on Sunday when they swatted aside Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford.

 

 

 

Everton are set for a frantic end to the winter transfer window.

 

David Moyes is keen to add reinforcements before the window slams shut on Monday and it’s understood the club are closing in on their first signing.

 

 

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Carlos Alcaraz is on the verge of joining Everton from Flamengo on an initial loan deal with a buy option inserted which will become mandatory if certain clauses are activated.

 

Alcaraz has already had a spell in the Premier League with Southampton, so it should be a much simpler transition than most leaving the Brazillian league.

 

Everton are now exploring other deals and with that said, a fresh update on Ben Chilwell’s situation has just come to light.

 

Crystal Palace agree Ben Chilwell deal

Everton have been eyeing Ben Chilwell this month as Moyes look to provide Vitaliy Mykolenko at left-back.

 

It was understood that Chilwell was open to making a move to Goodison Park, but now Crystal Palace have stolen a march on his signature.

 

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Palace have agreed a loan deal to sign the £45m man, with the final decision now up to the player.

 

 

Evidently, a move just across the capital was more appealing for Chilwell, so Everton may have to stick with just Mykolenko as the only natural left-back at the club until the summer.

 

Ashley Young does have plenty of experience playing there, though, so missing out on Chilwell shouldn’t be too much of a blow.

 

Everton should prioritise attacking reinforcements

After Alcaraz, Everton may be able to get one more through the door before Monday’s deadline.

 

So instead of trying to sign an alternative target at left-back, they should prioritise a move for a centre-forward.

 

WIth Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, that’s evidently the most important area of the pitch to address.

 

Everton had been monitoring Evan Ferguson, but he now looks set to join West Ham.

 

 

 

 

Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen on signing 26-year-old Dutch defender Danilho Doekhi from Bundesliga club Union Berlin this month.

According to a report by Football Insider, Danilho Doekhi is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. The Eagles have been keen on signing a centre-back in the winter transfer window since losing Trevoh Chalobah, with Chelsea terminating the loan deal. However, Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keen on signing the Dutch defender from Bundesliga club Union Berlin this month.

 

Who is Danilho Doekhi?

Danilho Doekhi has been one of the most underrated defenders in the Bundesliga since joining Union Berlin from Vitesse Arnhem in July 2022. The Dutchman played his part as Die Eisernen clinched UEFA Champions League qualification in his debut season with the German club.

 

Since then, the 26-year-old has been a dependable performer for the Bundesliga outfit, even though his teammates have blown hot and cold. Doekhi has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for Union Berlin while chipping in with nine goals and two assists.

 

Meanwhile, the Dutch defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. A move to the Premier League might be on the cards before the winter transfer window shuts down, with Crystal Palace among the prospective suitors vying for his signature this month.

 

 

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Crystal Palace’s interest in Danilho Doekhi is understandable. The Eagles have been scouring the market for a centre-back since losing Trevoh Chalobah after Chelsea terminated his loan deal with the South London club. Chalobah’s departure has depleted Oliver Glasner’s options, with the crisis worsening after Chadi Riad sustained a knee injury.

 

So, several candidates, including Ousmane Diao, have emerged on Crystal Palace’s radar, with Doekhi also a viable target. However, the Eagles face stiff competition from fellow Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 26-year-old Dutchman’s signature in the final hours of the winter transfer window.

 

Wolverhampton Wanderers were recently interested in Kevin Danso and came close to signing the Austrian defender before Tottenham swooped in and secured his services. So, it will be interesting to see if the Black Country outfit can beat Crystal Palace to the Union Berlin centre-back’s signature, although it is unclear if the Bundesliga club will sanction the Dutch defender’s exit.

 

Crystal Palace travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United this Sunday.

 

The Eagles could move back ahead of the Red Devils in the Premier League with a victory – having slipped down to 13th after losing to Brentford and Manchester United winning at Fulham.

 

In the meantime – however – Crystal Palace and Manchester United could be involved in some transfer business as we approach the February 3rd deadline, with Tyrick Mitchell and El Hadji Malick Diouf in the spotlight.

 

A story from The Sun now states that Crystal Palace are wary of Manchester United submitting a bid for the England international.

 

Manchester United are trying to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce as Ruben Amorim aims to find a new left wing-back this winter, although the Red Devils are yet to agree a fee with the Serie A side, despite verbally agreeing terms with the Denmark international himself.

 

As a result, The Sun believe Crystal Palace are fearful of Manchester United moving for Mitchell instead, who has started all 23 Premier League games under Oliver Glasner so far this season.

 

ESPN add that Manchester United have already asked about Mitchell, and Wolves No.3 Rayan Ait-Nouri, in case a move for Dorgu collapses.

 

Crystal Palace could decide to make new El Hadji Malick Diouf move as a result

The Sun add that Manchester United’s interest in Mitchell could spark a new bid for Slavia Prague No.12 El Hadji Malick Diouf, who is valued at £20m.

 

El Hadji Malick Diouf of SK Slavia Praha with the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Athletic Club and SK Sl…

 

Crystal Palace have already seen a £12.5m bid rejected for the Senegal international as Glasner searches for a more attack-minded player down the left.

 

The Sun add that Brighton are now speaking to Slavia Prague about Diouf – who wants regular playing time – another reason why Crystal Palace could submit a new bid.

 

 

Palace on verge of agreeing deal for South American

 

Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Gabriel Aguayo.

 

According to a report from Popular, the 19-year-old winger has attracted the attention of multiple clubs and the Eagles are now set to win the race for his signature.

 

Crystal Palace are close to securing an agreement with his club Cerro Porteno. The Eagles are looking to improve their squad adequately this month. They are keeping tabs on other wide players as well.

 

The teenager could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for them. The 19-year-old winger has attracted the attention of multiple clubs with his performances this season and he could prove to be a solid long-term acquisition for Crystal Palace. They could help nurture him into a future star.

 

Crystal Palace need to add more quality in depth to their attacking unit and the Paraguayan youth international has the attributes to develop into a key player for them.

 

 

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Aguayo could fancy Palace move

The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite attractive for the player and he will look to make his mark at Crystal Palace if the move goes through.

 

Regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his tremendous potential. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

 

The 19-year-old has six goal contributions this season and he will help Crystal Palace going forward. He might not be ready to make an instant impact at the London club but he could be a long-term asset for the club. He will only improve with coaching and experience and he could prove to be a superb future investment for the Eagles.

 

If the Eagles can sign him for a reasonable amount of money this month, the deal could look like a bargain in the long term. If he manages to fulfil his potential with the London club, he could end up saving millions in the transfer market.

Crystal Palace have included Cerro Porteño’s Gabriel Aguayo in their transfer target list.

 

On Friday, we covered multiple claims from Paraguay which stated the Eagles want the 19-year-old and have made progress to sign him.

 

Popular even insisted Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations with Cerro Porteño and are a step away from securing the transfer.

 

Nación Media journalist Matías Cuevas covers the Paraguayan club, and he appeared as a guest on Versus Radio to discuss Crystal Palace’s interest in Aguayo.

 

He states the Premier League side have been following the winger for several months and that ‘there is real interest’ from Crystal Palace.

 

Although yesterday’s claims said the London club have made advances, Cuevas suggests they are yet to take concrete steps to sign the youngster.

 

Aguayo is currently with Paraguay U20 at the ongoing South American U20 Championship in Venezuela. The journalist claims Crystal Palace want to see him in this tournament to find out ‘what he is made of’.

 

Talleres de Córdoba have also looked at Aguayo and are the only team to have made an offer. They wanted the attacker as to replace Ramón Sosa, who left them for Nottingham Forest last summer.

Ex-Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has joined MLS side Charlotte FC on loan until January 2026. The deal has an option to extend until June 2026, with Zaha linking up with former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith in the USA.

Zaha, 32, has been on loan with Lyon at the start of the 2024-25 season, having joined from Galatasaray last summer. But the Ivory Coast forward only made six appearances for the French giants, with five of them coming from the bench

Zaha made 458 appearances for the Eagles and is the club’s record Premier League goalscorer.

At the end of the 2022–2023 season, he accepted a club record £200,000 per week contract to pursue his ambition of playing in the Champions League. “Wilfried is a world-class talent who has proven himself at the highest level of the sport as an elite goal scorer and chance creator,” said General Manager Zoran Krnet. “We are sure Wilfried can have an instant impact in Major League Soccer because his performances in the Premier League and internationally speak for themselves.”

“He provides valuable versatility in the attacking areas of the pitch and adds that little bit of magic to our front line that can help us win more games. We are delighted to add a player of Wilfried’s pedigree and experience to our squad, and we’re excited to welcome him to Charlotte

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Manchester United are pushing to sign a new left-back before the February 3rd transfer deadline.

 

TBR Football understand Manchester United have made a £30m move for Patrick Dorgu – although the Lecce No.13 is also admired by Tottenham.

 

Ruben Amorim desperately needs a new face in that department as Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia struggle to stay fit – with the Portuguese tactician resorting to using Diogo Dalot in that area since replacing Erik ten Hag.

 

It remains to be seen whether Manchester United sign Patrick Dorgu – although an approach has now been made for Crystal Palace No.3 Tyrick Mitchell in case that move fails to materialise.

 

Manchester United enquire about Tyrick Mitchell

ESPN are now claiming that Manchester United have enquired about the England international as the Red Devils aim to find a new left-back this winter.

 

Mitchell – who Tottenham also like – has made a name for himself as one of the most consistent Premier League performers in his position in recent years, racking up 154 appearances for Crystal Palace since replacing Patrick van Aanholt.

 

Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Southampton FC at Selhurst Park on December 29, 202…

 

The 25-year-old even managed to score against Manchester United last season during that 4-0 defeat for the Red Devils at Selhurst Park.

 

ESPN add that Manchester United have also asked Wolves what it would take to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri in case the swoop for Dorgu breaks down.

 

Crystal Palace No.3 may not be the answer for Ruben Amorim

Amorim uses a 3-4-3 formation at Old Trafford, in which the man from Lisbon needs very attack-minded players in the wide areas.

 

Mitchell is more of a traditional left-back who focuses on defending, as Oliver Glasner said himself earlier this month.

 

 

The Austrian stated: “We have to accept that he will never be a Daniel Munoz. Danny has a natural skill – an attacking way. He (Mitchell) comes more from the defensive part. I think he has improved already, but he still has potential within this.”

 

Incidentally, Glasner uses the same style as Amorim, and Crystal Palace are even trying to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf to replace Mitchell due to the Englishman’s lack of natural attacking flair.

 

Therefore, the Brent-born defender may not be the answer for Manchester United if the move for Dorgu collapses.

 

 

 

Crystal Palace announced their first signing of the winter transfer window on Saturday.

 

Romain Esse has now sealed his £14.5m move across south London from Millwall to Crystal Palace, signing a five-and-a-half year contract running until June 2030.

 

It was the icing on the cake in what has been a fine week for the Eagles, who now sit 12th in the Premier League after successive 2-0 wins away to Leicester and West Ham.

 

However, Crystal Palace are not done in the market just yet, with Dougie Freedman – Director of Football at Selhurst Park – now preparing a new £15m move for El Hadji Malick Diouf.

 

Crystal Palace to submit £15m El Hadji Malick Diouf bid

A story from Alan Nixon on Patreon now states that Crystal Palace will make a new attempt to bring the Senegal international to SE25.

 

Crystal Palace have already seen a £12.5m bid rejected for Diouf – who has enjoyed a great season for Slavia Prague so far with six goals and three assists in 18 Chance Liga appearances from left wing-back.

 

Nixon claims that the south Londoners travelled to Spain last week to watch the 20-year-old appear in a friendly for Slavia Prague, in an attempt to make progress in negotiations.

 

El Hadji Malick Diouf of SK Slavia Praha looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Athletic Club and SK Slavia …

 

Liverpool are also in talks to sign Diouf – however – with Nottingham Forest keen as well, so Crystal Palace face some competition for the Slavia Prague No.12’s signature.

 

Nixon adds that Crystal Palace are also considering Rennes No.3 Adrien Truffert – although Diouf is the preferred target.

 

Slavia Prague could make Crystal Palace pay over the odds for El Hadji Malick Diouf

It remains to be seen how Slavia Prague respond to a new offer from Crystal Palace, although the Czech giants have already raised a fair bit of cash this month, and could no longer have any need to sell Diouf.

 

Slavia Prague have received £12.5m from Tottenham for Antonin Kinsky, while the Chance Liga outfit also made around £7m from the sale of Matej Jurasek to Norwich.

 

Therefore, with less need for cash this month, Slavia Prague could well demand a premium price from Crystal Palace for Diouf.

 

 

 

The 19-year-old has become the Eagles’ first signing of the January transfer window

 

 

Oliver Glasner has revealed that Romain Esse’s “great character” was a major reason behind Crystal Palace’s decision to sign the teenager from Millwall.

 

The 19-year-old winger was announced on Saturday morning as the first signing of the month by Palace after the Eagles agreed a deal worth £12million plus £2.5m in add-ons to sign him from Millwall.

 

Glasner hailed Palace’s scouting department for spotting Esse’s talents early, before joking that he was only signed because he lives a three-minute walk from the training ground, making his commute good for the planet.

 

“I’m delighted that Romain joins us and can now train with us,” said Glasner, speaking after a Jean-Philippe Mateta double saw the Eagles win 2-0 at West Ham on Saturday to move 12th in the Premier League table.

 

“He will be a typical Crystal Palace signing — a young player from the Championship that we will help in his development. This is what we will do with Romain.

 

“We are convinced of his skills. Left foot, good first touch, understanding of the game and finding spaces. Then we will work with him and support him to improve. It gives us one more option in attack.”

 

Asked why the club prioritised signing Esse over other targets, Glasner quipped: “We said, ‘Who is living closest to the training ground? Then we will sign him.’ It was Romain, because he can walk over — it’s just a three-minute walk. It’s sustainability. He doesn’t need a car. He can walk tomorrow.”

 

Answering the same question more seriously, he said: “Of course, Dougie [Freedman] has known of him longer. We have a great scouting team.

 

“We analyse our games and then ask which profile we could add to the team that we don’t [already] have.

 

“I think his numbers are not extraordinary in the Championship. But he’s 19.