Crystal Palace is reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. The 20-year-old England Under-21 player may find himself out of the first-team plans at Stamford Bridge under new coach Enzo Maresca. Palace is eager to offer Chukwuemeka regular playing time and is awaiting the green light to make an official bid.
To secure the talented midfielder, Crystal Palace is willing to spend over £20 million. The team has been on the lookout for additional attacking prowess since the departure of Michael Olise, who was sold to Bayern Munich for £50 million last month. Chukwuemeka fits the profile of a rising star who has the potential to develop into a key player, much like Olise and Eberechi Eze.
In addition to Chukwuemeka, Crystal Palace is considering a loan deal for Chelsea’s 25-year-old center-back Trevoh Chalobah. However, the Eagles are hesitant to commit to a £25 million permanent transfer. If Chelsea’s stance changes near the end of the transfer window, Palace could potentially make a move for Chalobah. The club’s coach, Oliver Glasner, is also a fan of French center-back Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg, but Chalobah is seen as a viable alternative.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, a standout performer for England, is awaiting interest from potential suitors. Newcastle has expressed interest, but Palace believes they can fend off any competition from the Premier League club. However, if a top-tier contender like Liverpool were to make a move for Guehi, the situation may change.
There have also been reports of Crystal Palace’s interest in re-signing Wilfried Zaha, who left the club to join Galatasaray last year. Zaha’s return to Selhurst Park would undoubtedly excite the Eagles’ faithful.
As the transfer window progresses, Crystal Palace remains active in the market, looking to strengthen their squad and build on their previous successes. With their sights set on promising talents like Chukwuemeka and potential loan deals for Chalobah, the club is demonstrating its ambition to compete at a higher level. Whether these deals come to fruition remains to be seen, but Palace fans can expect an exciting summer of transfer activity.