Crystal Palace have now held advanced talks about signing yet another top performer in the Championship.
Dougie Freedman has just earned a new contract and a significant pay rise after impressively raiding England’s second tier in his role as Director of Football at Selhurst Park, with Ebere Eze and Michael Olise the standout captures – along with Adam Wharton.
Now, the Glaswegian is hoping to bring another Championship star to Crystal Palace for Oliver Glasner…
Crystal Palace in talks to sign Gabriel Sara
A story from UOL in Brazil now claims that Crystal Palace have held advanced talks to sign Norwich No.17 Gabriel Sara.
The Brazilian enjoyed a tremendous 2023/24 campaign at Carrow Road, scoring 13 goals while also providing 12 assists in 46 Championship appearances, mainly from central midfield.
As a result of Sara’s superb efforts, he even made the EFL Championship Team of the Season.
Now, Crystal Palace are keen to sign him.
UOL mention that Roma have also held talks with Norwich about signing the South American, although the Brazilian news outlet interestingly mention that Crystal Palace have engaged in more detailed, advanced discussions with the Canaries.
Versatile option for Oliver Glasner
Some Crystal Palace fans may be asking where Sara – who Norwich signed from São Paulo for £10m in July 2022 – fits in under Glasner, given his role as a central midfielder.
The Austrian already has Wharton, Jefferson Lerma, Cheick Doucoure, Will Hughes, Naouirou Ahamada and David Ozoh, so the 24-year-old may struggle for playing time at Selhurst Park.
However, Sara can actually operate in a range of different positions.
The Norwich maestro made ten appearances on the right wing last season, while also operating in defensive midfield, and attacking midfield.
Therefore, we see no reason why Sara cannot be used in one of Glasner’s wide attacking areas, as well as in one of the central midfield roles.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as Freedman could soon snap up yet another exciting talent from the Championship – we also have eyes on Lazio No.6 Daichi Kamada, who has reportedly been offered a contract…
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