Crystal Palace could target £17m star 'alongside Aouar' at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace are going to ‘go for two or three signings’ ahead of the transfer window closing on September 1, according to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor.

Manager Patrick Vieira has overseen mass changes in personnel since arriving in south London back in July 2021 and could continue his overhaul of the first-team squad over the coming days.

When Vieira took over the reins from former boss Roy Hodgson, he inherited the oldest squad in the Premier League and quickly set about changing the makeup of his players.

Experienced campaigners such as Gary Cahill, Andros Townsend and Patrick van Aanholt made way for the likes of Marc Guehi, Michael Olise and Joachim Andersen.

And Vieira has stuck to similar principles this time around, targeting players who still have their best years ahead of them and can be sold on for significant profit should more affluent clubs come calling.

Cheick Doucoure, Chris Richards, Sam Johnstone and Malcolm Ebiowei have all been picked up for around £30 million, but further additions could still arrive.

The Eagles are yet to really replace the profile of loanee Conor Gallagher in midfield and his goals and assists were pivotal to their success last season.

Two players who have been linked with moves to Palace in recent weeks are Leicester City’s Boubakary Soumare and Lyon’s Houssem Aouar, who are both reportedly available for transfer.

And Taylor believes that former France Under-21 international Soumare will be assessed ‘alongside’ his compatriot at Selhurst Park.

He told GiveMeSport: “I think that’s one Palace will look at alongside Houssem Aouar. I don’t know how realistic it is, but from what I understand, Palace are going to go for two or three signings.”

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