Serbia’s defender #02 Strahinja Pavlovic heads the ball through the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C soccer match between Denmark and Serbia on the Munich Soccer Area in Munich on June 25, 2024. (Photograph by DAMIEN MEYER / AFP)
Crystal Palace are pushing to signal AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic in a deal price round £25 million earlier than the switch window closes on Monday, in keeping with journalist Alan Nixon.
Supervisor Oliver Glasner has been pressured to rethink his defensive plans after Trevoh Chalobah was recalled by Chelsea, regardless of the Blues hurrying him out of the door through the summer time, and new signing Chadi Riad struggling a critical knee harm, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.
With restricted choices on the again, Palace are actually urgently wanting to herald reinforcements earlier than the deadline, which closes tomorrow at 11pm UK time.
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Glasner is reportedly a giant admirer of the 23-year-old centre-back, who has been a key determine for Milan in each Serie A and the Champions League this season. Nevertheless, Milan are reluctant to let him go cheaply, particularly after signing him from Crimson Bull Salzburg simply final summer time.
Nixon claims the Italian giants might demand as a lot as £35 million, although Palace stay hopeful of hanging a deal nearer to £25 million. It’s not clear whether or not Milan can be open to letting him depart for that quantity or if a compromise may be reached.
Palace look to a variety of defensive choices
The Eagles are additionally aware of the longer term, with membership captain Marc Guehi set to enter the ultimate yr of his contract in the summertime. His potential departure would solely improve the necessity for defensive reinforcements.
Whereas Pavlovic stays a precedence, Palace are additionally monitoring Tiago Djalo’s state of affairs at Porto. The Juventus loanee might serve instead if a deal for Pavlovic proves too tough to finish.
To date this window, Palace have strengthened their assault with the signing of Romain Esse from Millwall. Nevertheless, a minimum of yet one more signing is predicted earlier than the window shuts.
