Nazira Yusuf is a freelance football journalist covering Liverpool FC, Crystal Palace FC, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest. Also covering women’s football. Naz produces breaking news, match reports, interviews while also developing expertise in video journalism, social media and digital publishing.
The road map for Crystal Palace’s latest adventure on the continent has officially taken shape. Following Friday’s UEFA Europa League draw in Monaco, the South London club now knows the eight opponents standing between them and a deep run in Europe’s secondary competition. Placed in Pot 3 based on their UEFA club coefficient ranking, Palace […]
Oliver Glasner is refusing to slow down in the transfer market as he plots a reunion at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest have already given their new head coach significant backing following his arrival in the East Midlands this summer. High-profile arrivals such as defender Ousmane Diomande and forward Liam Delap have landed for substantial […]
Latest update: Friday night kick-off at Selhurst Park Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Friday night, with kick-off at 8:00pm UK time. This preview has been updated on Thursday, September 17 with the latest build-up from both camps. Pierre Sage takes charge of his first Premier League home game as Palace manager, […]
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has acted swiftly in the transfer market following Chadi Riad’s distressing injury on opening day, securing defender Axel Disasi on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The French international completed his move to South London after hard-fought negotiations between both clubs, training with his new teammates for the first time ahead […]
Just when it looked like our transfer target was slipping through our fingers, the board stepped up and delivered a late plot twist. In a massive statement of intent, Crystal Palace have officially hijacked Aston Villa’s £25.7m agreement with Club Brugge for Ecuadorian centre-back Joel Ordonez. The Villans thought they had wrapped up the deal […]
The summer transfer carousel between Stamford Bridge and South London has turned once more, delivering a pragmatic solution to a gaping defensive void. Crystal Palace have officially completed the signing of Axel Disasi on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 28-year-old French international arrives at Selhurst Park for the 2026/27 campaign, stepping directly into the […]
Everton served Pierre Sage a harsh dose of Premier League reality on opening day, brushing aside Crystal Palace 2-0 to kick off the new campaign in style. While Everton toasted a fresh era, Sage left Merseyside nursing a tactical headache and a mounting injury crisis after defender Chadi Riad stretchered off in tears. Dewsbury-Hall Sparks […]
The League Cup trail starts right back at SE25. We have drawn Championship outfit Middlesbrough at Selhurst Park in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Having earned a bye directly into this stage owing to our European commitments, we step into domestic cup action ready to mount another serious run. The tie takes place during […]
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future with Crystal Palace has been in doubt for some time. Standard Sport reported this week that the striker had taken the club to court to challenge the validity of a one-year contract extension activated by the Eagles in 2024. Reports over the weekend added that Mateta argued the remainder of his deal due to […]
Crystal Palace’s summer transfer saga around Ismaila Sarr has taken a fresh turn. As of 26 August 2026, Liverpool have tabled an opening £50 million offer for the forward, reigniting speculation over his future just as he continues his recovery from a groin injury. Latest update: Liverpool offer £50m for Ismaila Sarr Liverpool have submitted […]
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of defender Axel Disasi on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 28-year-old centre-back, who feature in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final for France, arrives at Selhurst Park for the duration of the 2026/27 campaign after finding himself completely cast aside at Stamford Bridge. Disasi’s arrival provides immediate high-level […]
Crystal Palace are set to sanction the permanent departure of goalkeeper Joe Whitworth to League One side Wigan Athletic. According to transfer reporter Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko), the 22-year-old Academy product who is a lifelong Eagles supporter will join the Latics without an upfront transfer fee. However, Palace have protected their long-term interests by inserting a […]
