Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham stars are reportedly being targeted by Crystal Palace in January.
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has not hesitated to speak his mind about the club’s need to invest in the January window to ensure they do not lose momentum over the back end of the campaign.
Speaking earlier this month, the Austrian said: “We started to talk about this [transfer plans] weeks ago. If we start now, it is too late. Everything is already on track, and it's just to get the deals done. We know this, the club knows this, the board knows this.”
On Christmas Day, LondonWorld looks at how the Eagles could line up come the end of January if the current rumours prove true over the coming weeks.
Crystal Palace transfer XI if rumours true
Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
Defenders: Tyrick Mitchell, Max Kilman, Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards, Sacha Boey
Dean Henderson has successfully held off the threat of Walter Benitez following the latter’s move to Selhurst Park from PSV. There will, of course, be plenty of transfer speculation over the future of Marc Guehi in the New Year.
The centre-back is out of contract at the end of the season and expected to stay, but Sky Sports suggested on Monday that the Eagles could be tempted to take a transfer fee should a suitable offer come in. Football Insider report that Crystal Palace could swoop for West Ham man Max Kilman with the London rivals looking to change their squad.
Daniel Munoz has suffered a knee injury which will require surgery and has prompted Crystal Palace to look at strengthening in that area. The Standard believe Bayern Munich man Sacha Boey could be targeted.
Crystal Palace linked with in-demand £35 million Spurs forward
Defensive Midfielders: Will Hughes, Adam Wharton
Attacking Midfielders: Ismaila Sarr, Brennan Johnson
Striker: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Adam Wharton continues to be linked with Manchester United but suggestions are that any potential transfer won’t happen until the summer, which is good news for the Eagles. Will Hughes continues to be a reliable option next to him.
Ismaila Sarr is away at the Africa Cup of Nations but should return to the XI when back in the UK. Adding new creativity behind Jean-Philippe Mateta is a priority for Oliver Glasner and it’s been widely reported that Tottenham Hotspur man Brennan Johnson is a top target. Crystal Palace will face competition from AFC Bournemouth, Aston Villa and even Championship side Ipswich Town.
In other news, Premier League supercomputer predicts bad news for Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle United.