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title: "Crystal Palace lead the race for Sidibe signing"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2019-07-30T06:54:32Z"
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# Crystal Palace lead the race for Sidibe signing

Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign Djibril Sidibe this summer, according to *L’Equipe*, via [https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2019/crystal-palace-in-pole-for-djibril-sidibe/](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2019/crystal-palace-in-pole-for-djibril-sidibe/)*[Get French Football News](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2019/crystal-palace-in-pole-for-djibril-sidibe/)*.

The Monaco right-back has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs, including West Ham.

It is Palace who currently look the most likely to snap up the 27-year-old, however, as they look to fill the void left by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has joined Manchester United.

Both the Eagles and West Ham are believed to be hesitant about making a bid, though, due to concerns about Sidibe’s knee.

Monaco are demanding €15 million for the defender’s services – a relatively small amount, given his pedigree.

Sidibe won the 2018 World Cup with France, although he wasn’t a fixture in the side during the tournament in Russia.

He also starred for Monaco when they sealed Ligue 1 glory back in 2016/17 and has made 113 appearances for them overall.