“I know” – Journalist now says Crystal Palace have "looked at" signing £6.75m-rated star

Crystal Palace have ‘looked at’ Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards ahead of a potential move this summer, according to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor.

Richards has spent the last 18 months on loan at TSG Hoffenheim and has reportedly caught the eye of a couple of Premier League clubs with his impressive performances in the Bundesliga.

The Eagles are believed to be in the market for defensive reinforcements following their impressive debut campaign under the tutelage of manager Patrick Vieira.

Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka is said to be on Palace’s wish list following their academy graduate’s recent struggles, although a temporary switch is the most likely outcome.

And Tom Barclay recently informed GiveMeSport that the south London outfit are among Ronnie Edwards’ admirers following his breakout campaign with Peterborough United.

Meanwhile, The Athletic also credited the south London outfit with an interest in Richards, who can play along the backline but is most comfortable at centre-back.

It’s claimed that fellow top-flight outfit Southampton are also keeping close tabs on the 22-year-old’s situation despite a couple of separate injuries limiting his game time last term.

Despite Palace having a better defensive record than fifth-placed Arsenal in 2021/22, it seems bolstering the backline is high up on Vieira’s priority list.

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And although Taylor believes the capital club ‘probably couldn’t afford’ to sign Wan-Bissaka on a permanent basis, they have cast their eye over Richards.

He told GiveMeSport: “I think Palace, realistically, probably couldn’t afford what would be required to sign him on a permanent deal, but a loan would be a