Crystal Palace are being linked with a move for Argentinian striker Santiago Castro as the summer transfer window activity intensifies. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 5 possible arrivals and 5 potential exits. The hottest storyline right now is about Pierre Ganiou. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Santiago Castro
On Tuesday, it was reported that Argentinian centre-forward Santiago Castro, 21, is of interest to several clubs as Bologna considers potential departures from its attack. In the Premier League, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Chelsea are all interested. Juventus, Milan, and Roma are also reportedly interested in the player, who joined Bologna in January 2024. Castro scored 7 goals with 3 assists in 35 Serie A appearances during the 2025/2026 season. His asking price was reported to be approximately €40 million earlier in 2026, but more recent reports from April-May 2026 have indicated valuations ranging from €50 million to a possible €70 million.
Pierre Ganiou
On Saturday, it was reported that Ismaelo Ganiou has attracted the attention of Crystal Palace. According to Sports Boom, two Premier League clubs have already opened talks with the French outfit and will have to pay around €35-40 million. It is stated that Crystal Palace, who have secured European qualification, are keen on the 21-year-old. Previously, on Wednesday, it was reported that Palace will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur for the RC Lens central defender. Ganiou was a key player for the French club as they finished second in the league last season. It was also reported that Palace are close to appointing Pierre Sage as their new manager, which could aid their pursuit of Ganiou, as he previously worked with Sage at Lens.
Maxence Lacroix
Chelsea are monitoring Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix as they assess defensive options, according to a report on Tuesday. The Daily Mail stated that Chelsea are among the clubs tracking the defender and may have to act quickly and pay a large sum. This follows an update 22 days ago from RMC Sport, which reported that Lacroix is expected to leave Crystal Palace and wants to join a team playing in the Champions League. The report added that Palace's management would require a minimum of 40 million euros to consider a sale.
Maxence Lacroix
Real Madrid have also been linked with interest in Maxence Lacroix as of Tuesday. The Spanish club had previously identified the 25-year-old as a new transfer target 73 days ago after abandoning their efforts to sign fellow French centre-backs William Saliba and Ibrahima Konaté. Lacroix's contract with his current club runs until June 2029.
Adam Wharton
On Friday, journalist David Lynch stated that Adam Wharton is a far more likely signing for Liverpool this summer than Alex Scott, with Crystal Palace valuing the player at approximately £80m. This came after a report from Alan Nixon nine days ago, which claimed Crystal Palace has placed a £100m price on Wharton. It is believed that Liverpool are interested but value him in the £50-60m range, while Palace are trying to retain the 22-year-old for at least another year.
Isaac Price
A transfer rumour on Monday mentioned Isaac Price in connection with a move to Crystal Palace for the summer of 2026. Fourteen days ago, British media reported that Crystal Palace is showing interest in the player, for whom WBA would require at least 20 million euro. Crystal Palace are one of several clubs reportedly interested in the 22-year-old West Bromwich Albion midfielder, with Everton and Fulham also credited with an interest.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
The potential transfer of Jean-Philippe Mateta to Beşiktaş is facing financial difficulties as of Tuesday. Crystal Palace is demanding a transfer fee of 30 million Euros for the striker, whose annual salary expectation is reported to be approximately 10 million Euros. In January 2026, Crystal Palace reportedly rejected offers from Juventus and Nottingham Forest for the forward.
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