Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in Sporting CP winger Marcus Edwards, as Oliver Glasner looks ahead to the summer transfer window to bolster his squad.
It’s set to be a busy summer at Crystal Palace, as Oliver Glasner prepares to make changes to the squad he inherited from Roy Hodgson last month.
The Eagles are expected to see change in the transfer window, with a host of speculation already surfacing regarding the futures of star duo, Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.
That being said, the South Londoners are also braced to welcome some new faces to the club, with Glasner keen to add more talent to the ranks.
Crystal Palace could strengthen their attack this summer
Documented earlier today, Palace are said to want to sign a striker in the summer, with HITC journalist Graeme Bailey telling We Are Palace of the club’s stance on Eddie Nketiah and Serhou Guirassy.
As well as adding depth to the front line, it’s now reported that the Eagles could be tempted to add to their wide areas, with former Tottenham academy jewel Marcus Edwards linked with a move to Selhurst.
As reported by Portuguese news outlet A Bola, Palace are said to see Edwards as a target for next season, stating that the 25-year-old is ‘one of Glasner’s requests’ in the summer.
While it’s clear that the manager is a fan of the Sporting CP superstar, there could be a slight stumbling block as his release clause is set at €60m (£57m), a price that could be lowered if the right figure is produced.
What Marcus Edwards could offer to Crystal Palace
Rising through the ranks at Tottenham, Edwards has an understanding of the demands of playing in England.
The London-born winger has thrived since joining Sporting back in 2022, securing 104 appearances in all competitions and contributing to 46 goals.
This term, the Englishman has 14 goal contributions coming in six goals and eight assists, showing a glimpse of just what he could add to Glasner’s attack.
Once lauded as “wonderful” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Edwards’ style of play is something that would excite Palace, with his pace, skill and strong outlet traceable to the assets seen in Olise’s game.
Averaging 5.94 progressive carries per 90 over the past year, the 25-year-old ranks in the top 7% of wingers in Europe’s top five leagues, via FBref, showcasing just how dangerous he can be when on the ball.
Deployed primarily on the right side, the former Spurs gem could be seen as a potential replacement for Olise, if the Frenchman was to depart the club in the summer amid a host of interest.
Only time will tell if Glasner is serious about acquiring the talent of Edwards, with there being no doubt of the quality he could offer Palace.
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