Crystal Palace could be closing in on their replacement for Marc Guehi. The defender continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool this summer. The Reds are set to sell Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen in a £35m deal,

With Diomande now on the brink of a transfer, the implications for Guehi are difficult to ignore. The England international has reportedly informed Palace that he won’t be extending his current contract, which is due to expire in 2026. That admission alone places pressure on the club to consider a sale now, while his value remains high.

In 2023 they were interested in Levi Colwill, who was 20 at the time. Last summer Liverpool were in for 18-year-old Leny Yoro, who eventually joined Manchester United. Prior to their interest in Guehi this summer they explored a move for Dean Huijsen, 19.

Palace are in danger of being demoted to the Europa Conference League depending on whether Lyon’s relegation from Ligue 1 is upheld

Crystal Palace’s participation in the Europa League next season is still uncertain after UEFA on Monday delayed a ruling on the FA Cup winner’s ownership links to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor.

Andy: It's a farce that needs sorting quickly. It could have grave consequences on our summer transfer activity and whether our top players stay or go. I see no connection with Lyon whatsoever. Yet our fate seems to rest with their appeal. It's all bizarre.