As the transfer window nears its close, Crystal Palace is still seeking additions to address issues highlighted in their 2-1 defeat to Brentford.
Manager Oliver Glasner needs time for new signings like Daichi Kamada, Ismaila Sarr, and Chadi Riad to integrate, while also dealing with the significant loss of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich.
Liverpool’s Joe Gomez has emerged as a potential target for Palace.
The club is monitoring Gomez’s situation, along with Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and possibly Newcastle.
Liverpool has set a £45 million price tag for the versatile defender, who can play across the backline.However, questions remain about Gomez’s fit at Palace and whether the price is justified.
His defensive skills are solid, but he lacks some attacking traits.
The move might only make sense if Palace loses one or two current defenders.
Palace’s backline has been a focus area, with Marc Guehi linked to Newcastle and Joachim Andersen attracting interest from Fulham.
If either leaves, Palace might need to sign a replacement, with Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix previously mentioned as a target.
The final two weeks of the transfer window could be crucial for Palace.
Sporting Director Dougie Freedman has been working to find suitable replacements and strengthen the squad.
While some key signings have been made, more deals could be in the pipeline, especially if current defenders depart.
Overall, Palace’s transfer strategy seems to hinge on potential departures and finding the right balance between cost and quality in their potential targets.