Crystal Palace have been instructed they need to break their switch file to signal Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Odilon Kossounou, based on stories.
The Eagles are looking out for a brand new centre-back with stories closely linking Marc Guehi to Newcastle United following a wonderful 2023/24 marketing campaign and a powerful displaying for England at Euro 2024.
Kossounou is one other centre-back in excessive demand following his position in Leverkusen’s unbeaten home season, successful the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double whereas additionally reaching the Europa League ultimate.
The 24-time Ivory Coast worldwide made 34 appearances throughout all competitions, averaging 1.34 interceptions, 1.14 aerial duels gained and 6.57 recoveries per 90 minutes in league play.
As revealed by CaughtOffside, Liverpool are massive admirers of Kossounou and lodged an enquiry to Leverkusen concerning the 23-year-old earlier within the window. Nonetheless, their curiosity appears to have cooled extra not too long ago.
Crystal Palace switch information: File price required for Kossounou
Crystal Palace now seem like essentially the most celebration in Kossounou and are regarded as emboldened by Leverkusen’s willingness to money on this summer season.
Nonetheless, based on German outlet Kicker (by way of Get Soccer Information Germany), it may take bids of €40-45m (£34.3m-£38.6m) to influence Die Werkself to let their title winner go.
The August 2016 transfer for Belgian striker Christian Benteke for £27m plus £5m in add-ons (per BBC Sport) stays Crystal Palace’s file switch so far, whereas the £18m signing of midfielder Adam Wharton is their largest incoming switch up to now 12 months.