Jean-Kevin Augustin would not only be an exciting signing for Crystal Palace, but a much-needed one.
According to Sky Sports, both Palace and Aston Villa are eyeing up a move for the RB Leipzig striker, as well as Monaco and Nice.
The Bundesliga club are willing to sell Agustin for £15 million, but the Eagles only have until Thursday to complete a deal.
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It is a move that makes total sense from a Palace perspective, particularly as the fee isn’t too steep.
They have already generated huge funds from the sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Manchester United, and while the club will hope it doesn’t happen, Wilfried Zaha could also leave by the end of deadline day.
For too long now, Palace have lacked a ruthless striker – often holding them back from finishing further up the Premier League table.
Their highest-scoring striker last season was Michy Batshuayi with just six goals, while the likes of Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham have struggled with fitness and form.
Granted, Agustin only found the net eight times for Leipzig last season, but he is a step up from what Palace have, and at 22, he should only improve.
