Palace, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest are competing to sign Youri Baas, a 22-year-old Dutch defender who plays for Ajax. He has made 15 appearances and scored one goal in the Eredivisie this season. Baas joined Ajax in January 2023, and his current contract runs until June 2028. His market value is €16 million, according to Transfermarkt. In December 2025, reports suggested an expected transfer fee of around €20 million.