Crystal Palace has expressed a strong interest in Christoph Baumgartner, viewing him as an alternative option due to challenges in their efforts to secure Bilal El Khannouss, who is also on the radar of RB Leipzig. Oliver Glasner, familiar with Baumgartner from their time in the Bundesliga, is currently managing Palace. Baumgartner, who found it difficult to make a significant impact in RB Leipzig's 0-6 defeat to FC Bayern München, is not assured a regular starting position at his current club, despite having a contract that runs until 2028. The 26-year-old Austrian midfielder is considered by Palace as a potential asset to enhance their squad, and he has also attracted interest from Turkish club Fenerbahçe. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €12.00m.