Crystal Palace
August 2025
Palace issued a scathing statement after CAS upheld their ban from the Europa League, forcing them into the Conference League. The club accused UEFA of unfair rule enforcement and bias towards multi-club ownerships, calling the ruling a blow to smaller clubs’ ambitions.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
August 2025
Van Dijk criticised a small group of Crystal Palace fans for interrupting a minute’s silence for Diogo Jota and his brother ahead of the Community Shield. The tribute was cut short due to noise from the Palace section, drawing widespread disapproval. Palace later won 2-2 (pens) in a dramatic match.
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Liverpool will renew transfer talks with Marc Guehi after the defender captains Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Palace value him at around £45m. Guehi, with a year left on his contract, will not force a move if Palace refuse to sell. Liverpool lead the race ahead of Newcastle and Chelsea, who are focused on attacking targets instead.
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Crystal Palace have turned down two bids from Liverpool for defender Marc Guehi, with the player not pushing for an exit and the Reds now moving on to other centre-back targets. Journalist Santi Aouna reports that Palace remain firm on keeping the England international. Liverpool, having spent heavily in attack, are still seeking defensive reinforcements ahead of their title defence.
Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Crystal Palace have not received formal offers for stars Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham. Palace are under no pressure to sell. Guehi has one year left on his deal, while Eze has two and a £68m release clause. Both played key roles in Palace’s FA Cup win and could stay this season.
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
July 2025
Arsenal are in talks to sign Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, whose £67.5m release clause expires before the season begins. Eze is pushing for the move and has prioritised Arsenal over other clubs.
Palace want £35m up front with £7.5m in add-ons. QPR will receive 20% of any deal due to a previous sell-on clause. Arsenal met Eze’s agents last month and have started negotiations with Palace.
Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace > Norwich City)
July 2025
Jeffrey Schlupp has signed with Norwich City on a free transfer after leaving Crystal Palace. The versatile midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan at Celtic and brings top-flight experience to the newly promoted club.
Norwich secured Schlupp after his Palace contract expired. His experience in the Premier League and recent Scottish stint made him a valuable asset. The club confirmed the deal as part of their ongoing squad reinforcement ahead of the new season.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
July 2025
AC Milan have expressed interest in signing Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored 36 goals over the past two seasons and played a pivotal role in Palace’s FA Cup triumph.
Palace value Mateta at around £35m but insist he is not for sale. Milan are the latest in a growing list of admirers for the 27-year-old, who has two years left on his deal.
Borna Sosa (Ajax > Crystal Palace)
July 2025
Crystal Palace have completed the £3m signing of left wing-back Borna Sosa from Ajax. The 27-year-old joins on a three-year contract and becomes Palace’s second signing of the summer.
Sosa impressed with Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and gained further experience on loan at Torino. Palace add international pedigree and depth to their backline after reinforcing goalkeeping with Walter Benitez.
Borna Sosa (Ajax > Crystal Palace)
July 2025
Ajax defender Borna Sosa has completed a medical in London and agreed to join Crystal Palace on a three-year deal, with an option for an additional year. The fee is reported to be £3 million.
The Croatia international is set for a Premier League move after a short stint at Ajax. Palace see Sosa as a cost-effective reinforcement at left-back following defensive departures earlier this summer.
