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Crystal Palace and Chelsea are reportedly moving closer to an agreement for Maxence Lacroix after the Blues increased their offer to £52m. Chelsea have edged towards Palace’s valuation, but the Eagles are continuing to demand more for the France international. Alan Nixon reports that Palace are prepared to sell Lacroix once Chelsea meet their cash […]
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton missed Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Swindon Town because of an ankle knock. The 22-year-old was not involved as Pierre Sage began his reign with a 5-1 victory at the club’s training ground. According to reporter Bobby Manzi, an ankle problem prevented Wharton from featuring. Palace have not yet confirmed the […]
Pierre Sage has revealed that five or six Crystal Palace academy players could remain involved with his senior squad during the 2026/27 season. Palace used 21 players during their 5-1 pre-season victory over Swindon Town as Sage took charge of his first match since replacing Oliver Glasner. Matheus França scored a hat-trick and Eddie Nketiah […]
Matheus França gave Pierre Sage an immediate selection decision after scoring a hat-trick in Crystal Palace’s 5-1 pre-season victory over Swindon Town. The Brazilian returned to Palace this summer following a loan spell with Vasco da Gama, with his future at Selhurst Park appearing uncertain. França responded by producing the standout performance of Sage’s first […]
Crystal Palace have entered the race to sign Parma striker Mateo Pellegrino as they attempt to disrupt Juventus’ negotiations for the Argentine. Palace have registered a clear interest in the 24-year-old after his impressive 2025/26 season in Serie A. However, Juventus remain in direct talks with Parma and Pellegrino is currently understood to prefer a […]
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of highly rated midfielder Amaari Sealey from AFC Wimbledon for an undisclosed fee. The teenager arrives after an outstanding 2025/26 campaign. He registered 20 goals and 25 assists across all competitions as Wimbledon’s Under-18s won a record four trophies. AFC Wimbledon confirmed Sealey’s departure, with the League One club […]
Former Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham has opened up on the mental impact of spending almost 18 months without a club and his determination to return to English football. The 33-year-old joined Palace from Sunderland for £9m in 2015 and appeared to be approaching his peak during his second season at Selhurst Park. However, Wickham […]
Crystal Palace have confirmed that Euan Danaher, Sean Somade, David Angibeaud, Marcus Hill and Jasper Judd have signed their first professional contracts. The five academy players had all been offered new terms following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. Palace confirmed those offers in their retained list last month, with Danaher, Somade, Angibeaud, Hill and […]
Crystal Palace have reportedly asked Chelsea about the availability of Trevoh Chalobah during talks between the two clubs this summer. Chelsea reporter Simon Phillips claims Palace made an enquiry for their former loanee, although there is no suggestion that a formal offer has been submitted. Chelsea are seeking a package worth around £35m for the […]
Crystal Palace have reportedly offered Jean-Philippe Mateta a new contract which would keep the striker at Selhurst Park until 2030. Transfer reporter Nicolò Schira claims Palace have submitted the proposal as they seek to secure Mateta’s long-term future. The 29-year-old’s current deal expires in June 2027. Palace therefore face no immediate pressure to sell, but a new […]
Crystal Palace Women have signed Bethany England, one of the WSL’s leading all-time goalscorers, on a two-year contract.
Crystal Palace have opted against paying £28m for Evann Guessand, with Pierre Sage choosing to pursue other attacking targets.
