Serbia’s defender #02 Strahinja Pavlovic heads the ball in the course of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C soccer match between Denmark and Serbia on the Munich Soccer Area in Munich on June 25, 2024. (Picture by DAMIEN MEYER / AFP)
Crystal Palace are pushing to signal AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic in a deal value round £25 million earlier than the switch window closes on Monday, in accordance with journalist Alan Nixon.
Supervisor Oliver Glasner has been pressured to rethink his defensive plans after Trevoh Chalobah was recalled by Chelsea, regardless of the Blues hurrying him out of the door in the course of the summer season, and new signing Chadi Riad struggling a critical knee harm, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.
With restricted choices on the again, Palace at the moment are urgently wanting to herald reinforcements earlier than the deadline, which closes tomorrow at 11pm UK time.
Glasner is reportedly an enormous admirer of the 23-year-old centre-back, who has been a key determine for Milan in each Serie A and the Champions League this season. Nevertheless, Milan are reluctant to let him go cheaply, particularly after signing him from Purple Bull Salzburg simply final summer season.
Nixon claims the Italian giants might demand as a lot as £35 million, although Palace stay hopeful of putting a deal nearer to £25 million. It’s not clear whether or not Milan can be open to letting him go away for that quantity or if a compromise may be reached.
Palace look to quite a lot of defensive choices
The Eagles are additionally conscious of the long run, with membership captain Marc Guehi set to enter the ultimate yr of his contract in the summertime. His potential departure would solely improve the necessity for defensive reinforcements.
Whereas Pavlovic stays a precedence, Palace are additionally monitoring Tiago Djalo’s scenario at Porto. The Juventus loanee might serve as a substitute if a deal for Pavlovic proves too tough to finish.
Up to now this window, Palace have strengthened their assault with the signing of Romain Esse from Millwall. Nevertheless, not less than yet one more signing is predicted earlier than the window shuts.
