Ipswich now targeting loan for £14m Crystal Palace player, as Eddie Nketiah moves closer.
With just over two days left in the transfer window, Crystal Palace still have moves to make.
Dougie Freedman is looking to replace Joachim Andersen after he made the £30m move to Fulham.
This has seen several centre-backs linked, including Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal. Crystal Palace have already agreed to sign one player this summer from the Emirates, with Eddie Nketiah nearing his £25m switch.
Now, Ipswich Town are considering a move for Odsonne Edouard.
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Ipswich Town looking into move to sign Odsonne Edouard
It promises to be a blockbuster conclusion to the summer transfer window for Crystal Palace and the arrival of Eddie Nketiah is likely to spark further moves.
Odsonne Edouard of Crystal Palace looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Crystal Palace and Norwich City at Selhurst Park on Au…
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According to Alan Nixon’s Patreon, Ipswich Town are now going to turn their attention to Edouard after their move to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea collapsed.
Kieran McKenna’s side has sounded out the Eagles over potentially signing the French striker on a loan deal for the 2024/25 season.
Crystal Palace are thought to be open to agreeing on a loan move, but only if there is a possible buy option or obligation worth £20m included.
This would see the Eagles make a £6m profit on the £14m that they spent to sign Edouard from Celtic.
Crystal Palace should sell Edouard
The sale of Edouard has been discussed for much of the summer, with Jean-Philippe Mateta firmly ahead of him in the pecking order under Oliver Glasner.
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Mateta bagged two goals against Norwich on Tuesday night in a return to form which we imagine will have been sparked by the new competition of Nketiah.
Having Nketiah and Mateta is a very strong striking duo in which both will want to be starting, giving Glasner a headache in selection.
Therefore losing Edouard is not a big deal and Crystal Palace should be open to the sale.
