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.
Crystal Palace open the 2026/27 Premier League season away at Everton, and this preview has been updated on 17 September 2026 to bring together everything Pierre Sage has said before the trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The facts below are unchanged from our original report published on 20 August 2026, with the manager’s full […]
New Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage addressed the media in his first press conference since succeeding Oliver Glasner in June, projecting strong confidence about key squad matters while preparing his side to travel to Everton for their Premier League opener on Saturday. The shadow cast over Selhurst Park this summer has not been short of […]
Crystal Palace have intensified their pursuit of Lecce’s highly rated Portuguese central defender Tiago Gabriel. Italian journalist Orazio Accomando reports that Palace are applying strong pressure to land the 21-year-old, viewing him as a standout market opportunity to reinforce Pierre Sage’s backline. With a reported fee in the region of £17 million, Gabriel represents the […]
Crystal Palace have sent an uncompromising message to the Premier League elite: Adam Wharton is not for sale. Manchester City became the latest powerhouse to knock on Selhurst Park’s door, launching a preliminary inquiry for the 22-year-old midfielder. Pep Guardiola’s successor Enzo Maresca faces a major midfield rebuild after losing Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Tijjani […]
Crystal Palace stand on the verge of securing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on a season-long loan, subject to finalising personal terms with the France international. Journalist Fabrice Hawkins confirmed on Wednesday that the two clubs had reached an agreement for the 28-year-old central defender. Disasi spent recent loan spells at Aston Villa and West Ham […]
According to reports in BBC Sport, journalists Alex Howell and Sami Mokbel have revealed that midfielder Jefferson Lerma has agreed to a new two-year contract with Crystal Palace. The Colombian midfielder, who joined the club on a free transfer from Bournemouth in 2023, was entering the final year of his previous deal but has now […]
Crystal Palace have stepped up their summer recruitment by submitting a formal proposal for AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara, though the South London club face mounting competition from Premier League rivals according to reports including Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, and Liverpool for the highly rated Senegal midfielder. With Monaco holding firm on a valuation […]
There is a quiet, underlying confidence echoing through the corridors of the Crystal Palace Academy at Beckenham these days. The 2025/26 campaign will forever be etched into the club’s folklore after Javier Alonso’s Under-18 side secured their maiden U18 Premier League Cup crown in dramatic, heart-stopping fashion at Selhurst Park. Yet, as the draw for […]
## Updated Introduction: Crystal Palace Travel to Goodison Park Crystal Palace open their 2026/27 Premier League campaign on the road at Everton, and the trip carries extra weight as Pierre Sage takes charge of his first competitive match as Eagles manager. This preview was updated on 18 September 2026 ahead of the fixture, with the […]
Crystal Palace face a fight to keep hold of Daniel Muñoz before the transfer window closes, with Premier League rivals circling the Colombia international following Djed Spence’s departure from Tottenham Hotspur. Spence completed a £30million (€35m) transfer to Inter Milan over the weekend, leaving Spurs active in the market for immediate defensive cover. Palace now […]
The shadow of Oliver Glasner’s departure hung large over Selhurst Park this summer, but Pierre Sage is wastefully squandering no time making his presence felt. In his first extensive interview since stepping into the hot seat, the 47-year-old Frenchman offered a cool, calculated assessment of life in London, his expectations for the 2026/27 campaign, and […]
It is the same old story at Selhurst Park, isn’t it? The powers that be in SE25 love to drag their feet during a transfer window, and right now, the boardroom’s indecision is driving the fan base up the wall. We have spent weeks watching Palace dither over a deal for Brest centre-back Raphaël Le […]
