Crystal Palace transfer activity is intensifying, with the latest incoming link concerning Moroccan international Neil El Aynaoui. An analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 12 possible arrivals and 6 potential exits. The hottest storyline right now revolves around a loan deal for Chelsea's Axel Disasi. Below is the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Neil El Aynaoui
On Monday, it was reported that Crystal Palace has targeted 25-year-old Moroccan international Neil El Aynaoui, a midfielder from AS Rome. The interest is said to be mutual, as El Aynaoui is attracted by the prospect of moving to England and Crystal Palace's project. Several other clubs, including Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Manchester United, have also been recently linked with the player.
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
Crystal Palace is targeting Rennes' 20-year-old Moroccan international defender, Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, to reinforce its central defence, according to a report on Monday. The defender is reportedly open to this interest and is particularly attracted by the prospect of joining the Premier League club. The report also indicated that Aït Boudlal is one of two Moroccan internationals being targeted by the Eagles. Other clubs linked with a move for him include Fulham and Borussia Dortmund.
Axel Disasi
On Friday, Chelsea reached a full agreement to send Axel Disasi on loan to Crystal Palace for the 2026-27 season, after initially wanting to transfer the player permanently. According to Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace reached a verbal agreement to sign Disasi, who was undergoing a medical that morning. As part of the agreement, Chelsea will receive a loan fee and Disasi's salary will be covered by Crystal Palace. Fabrice Hawkins reported on Thursday that the season-long loan does not include an option to buy.
Jarrod Bowen
Crystal Palace were described on Monday as formulating a £50 million bid for West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, as The Sun claimed. In response, a highly placed source inside West Ham United stated that Jarrod Bowen is not for sale.
Soungoutou Magassa
On Monday, it was reported that Crystal Palace are making efforts to sign Soungoutou Magassa after he was omitted from Nuno's opening two Championship squads for West Ham. This followed a report from journalist Fabrice Hawkins on Saturday that negotiations are active and Palace is ready to advance a deal. Magassa is said to be interested in the move, with the fee being discussed reportedly between £18 million and £20 million.
Romain Esse
According to a report from Voetbalnieuws.be on Monday, the transfer of Romain Esse to Club Brugge has failed. The report stated that the deal between the Belgian club and Crystal Palace was not completed and that Club Brugge would have been required to pay approximately 12 million euros for the player.
Ismaïla Sarr
Manchester United is monitoring Ismaïla Sarr's situation at Crystal Palace, it was reported on Monday. The report stated that Crystal Palace is demanding at least £50 million (€58 million) to consider the winger's departure.
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