Sidiki Chérif was linked with numerous clubs during the transfer window, including Crystal Palace. None of the interested clubs were prepared to pay the nearly 20 million euro transfer fee demanded by the Ligue 1 club.

Sidiki Chérif remains absent from first-team training at Angers. Crystal Palace is evaluating his situation along with other cases. It is uncertain whether Sidiki Chérif will leave Angers before February 2, due to timing and the multiple cases being studied by interested clubs.

BBC Sport had reported that Premier League club Crystal Palace were in talks to sign Angers teenager Sidiki Cherif. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on X on Thursday that the Eagles have improved their proposal to sign Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Crystal Palace are known to be keen on Sidiki Chérif, particularly if they lose Jean-Philippe Mateta. Sidiki Chérif is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan due to concerns about a knock to his right ankle. The results of the MRI will determine subsequent steps and potentially his future. If the scan reveals a concern, it is highly unlikely he will move to Crystal Palace this month. Similar to Angers, Crystal Palace will be waiting for a full status update before taking action.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was in attendance on Sunday when Sidiki Cherif, a transfer target, sustained an ankle injury while playing for Angers. Parkinson was on a scouting mission to observe the 19-year-old forward, who is also the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. French reports indicate that Cherif did not attend training today.

Crystal Palace have increased their efforts to sign Sidiki Chérif. Discussions are ongoing, but an agreement has not yet been reached. After a first offer last week, Crystal Palace reportedly made a new proposal of 17 million euros this Thursday. In Anjou, contact with the club from the London suburbs is not denied, but the existence of this second offer is not confirmed. The club's sporting director, Laurent Boissier, said that he thinks Sidiki will stay. According to information, discussions are ongoing, but the feasibility is difficult to estimate due to both positive developments and slowdowns. This is because Angers is said to be too demanding. The amount of 25 million euros has circulated.

According to a report from Sky Sports, Crystal Palace are seeking to sign Sidiki Cherif amid uncertainty over Jean-Philippe Mateta. It has been reported that the London outfit have offered a loan with an obligation to buy, which would be triggered if certain targets are met. The offer is understood to consist of an initial £2.6 million loan fee and a £10.5 million payment to make the transfer permanent, for a total of £13.1 million.

Crystal Palace had offered a £2.6m loan fee and an option to buy valued at £13m for Sidiki Cherif.

According to Sky Sports, Wrexham have joined Crystal Palace in showing interest in signing Cherif from Angers before the end of the window. Crystal Palace are still looking to proceed with a deal for the 19-year-old but are not willing to overpay. It is understood the French side would like £19 million in total for the forward.

Wrexham have made a Championship record offer for a 19-year-old, as they aim to sign him ahead of Crystal Palace. Both Wrexham and Palace have held talks to sign Cherif from France before the transfer cut-off. It is also possible that Crystal Palace is not the only Premier League club pursuing Cherif.

Sidiki Chérif has an agreement with Crystal Palace for a transfer this winter, but negotiations between Angers and Crystal Palace are not progressing. RMC reported that Crystal Palace cites the presence of various intermediaries as preventing concrete progress in the deal. Due to the situation, Crystal Palace has started to consider other attacking options.

Crystal Palace made an offer for Sidiki Cherif structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, valued at a total of 13.1 million pounds (15 million euros). Negotiations are in progress.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace have sent their first official proposal to Angers for Sidiki Cherif. The proposal is worth €20 million, add-ons included. An agreement is in place with Sidiki Cherif on personal terms, and talks are underway between the clubs.

L'Équipe reports that Crystal Palace are negotiating for Sidiki Chérif. Paris FC has ended its pursuit even though its offer was higher than the London club's, at 23 million euros compared to Crystal Palace's current 19 million euros.

According to L'Équipe, Crystal Palace sent a first proposal to Angers for Sidiki Chérif, estimated at €19 million with bonuses included, but this offer was refused. The English club then made a loan offer of €4 million, with an easily attainable purchase option of €12 million at the end of the season, plus €3 million in bonuses. Sidiki Chérif's priority is Crystal Palace, and the player desires to join the Premier League.

Sidiki Chérif has expressed to his club his desire to join Crystal Palace. According to RMC, there is an agreement on the terms of a long-term contract. However, Crystal Palace and Angers have not yet reached an agreement, with Angers hoping to receive 25 million euros from the sale. According to Sky Sports, the London club considers this price too high.

According to RMC Sport, Sidiki Chérif has reached a contractual agreement with Crystal Palace. Negotiations are ongoing between Angers and Crystal Palace, and Angers expects 30 million euros for Sidiki Chérif. The English club's management is described as being confident, while Angers' management is waiting for the transfer fee.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Sidiki Chérif prefers Crystal Palace. The young talent is convinced by the club's project and would like to play in the Premier League.

Angers coach Alexandre Dujeux stated that due to the offers present, they expect Sidiki Chérif to leave the club. Crystal Palace is reportedly one of the clubs interested in Sidiki Chérif.

CalcioMercato reports that Crystal Palace has an advantage over Milan in the pursuit of Sidiki Cherif of Angers.

Crystal Palace are reportedly preparing to make a move for Sidiki Cherif, with the club increasing its plans to strengthen their attacking options. According to Le Parisien, the Eagles have identified the 19-year-old as a potential long-term solution and could look to formalise their interest as early as next year. Angers are believed to be seeking a fee of approximately €25–30 million. Angers would prefer to keep him at least until his development is further advanced, unless their valuation is met.

According to Le Parisien, Angers is expecting between €25 and €30 million to release Sidiki Chérif in January. Crystal Palace is expected to make an offer for the player soon.

Sidiki Chérif, a 19-year-old French and Guinean centre-forward for Angers, is the subject of interest from several clubs, including AC Milan and the German clubs Hambourg, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Eintracht Francfort, and Stuttgart. Crystal Palace is also interested in the player and plans to make an approach. Angers is asking for a fee between €25 million and €30 million for Chérif, who has a contract that is valid until 2028. An offer of nearly €20 million was reportedly made by Villarreal in December 2025, and it was considered insufficient. Chérif, who has been capped for France at the U16 level, has scored 4 goals in 16 Ligue 1 appearances this season. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €7.00m.