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.
Davide Calabria (Crystal Palace)
July 2025
Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign 28-year-old Davide Calabria on a free transfer after his AC Milan contract expired. The Italian full-back impressed during a loan stint at Bologna last season.
Palace face competition from Real Betis, Celta Vigo, and Mallorca, but are believed to have made the strongest approach. Calabria offers versatility on both flanks and could strengthen Palace’s depth ahead of the new campaign.
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
July 2025
Crystal Palace will not sell Eberechi Eze for less than his £68m release clause, despite growing interest from Arsenal in this transfer window.
Arsenal continue to explore terms, with Eze reportedly open to the move to fulfill his ambition of playing Champions League football. Palace remain firm unless the clause is met.
Hayden Hackney & Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough)
July 2025
Palace are planning a double transfer bid for Hackney and Van den Berg. Hackney was part of England’s U21 triumph and has two years left on his deal; Van den Berg is valued at £12m.
Palace are stepping up recruitment, eyeing Championship talent to bolster depth. Both players attracted top-flight and European attention after standout seasons with Boro.
Walter Benitez (PSV > Crystal Palace)
June 2025
Crystal Palace have signed 32-year-old goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer after his title-winning season with PSV Eindhoven. He will join the squad next month.
Benitez started all league matches for PSV last season and joins Palace as backup to Dean Henderson. He brings experience and depth, with Remi Matthews also remaining in the squad.
Louie Moulden (Crystal Palace > Norwich City)
June 2025
Norwich have signed 23-year-old goalkeeper Louie Moulden on a free transfer following the expiry of his Crystal Palace contract.
Moulden is expected to serve as back-up alongside Dan Grimshaw. Norwich are reinforcing their goalkeeping options ahead of the new Championship season.
Woody Johnson, Crystal Palace
June 2025
NFL’s Woody Johnson is in talks to buy a £200m stake in Crystal Palace, potentially resolving UEFA multiclub ownership concerns blocking their Europa League participation due to John Textor’s simultaneous stake in Lyon.
Palace’s Europa League status is at risk because of Textor’s failure to resolve dual ownership issues before the March deadline. Johnson is now leading takeover talks to buy Textor’s 43% stake and become Palace’s new majority owner.
Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace)
June 2025 transfer window
Tottenham are preparing another attempt to sign Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi as a potential replacement for Cristian Romero, who is being monitored by both Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.
Spurs had a prior bid for Guéhi rejected in January but remain keen. With increasing interest in Romero from Spain, Tottenham are expected to escalate negotiations to secure Guéhi’s services and reinforce their central defense.
