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Crystal Palace are considering making formal moves for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah and Celtic’s Odsonne Édouard as they step up their attempts to bolster Patrick Vieira’s side ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
Vieira is keen to add another striker to his squad, with Palace finally trailing under the Frenchman on Saturday thanks to two goals from Chelsea player Conor Gallagher. They narrowed their shortlist to England Under-21 strikers Nketiah and Édouard – who played in Celtic’s 1-0 loss to Rangers on Sunday.
Nketiah has yet to play for Arsenal this season after falling down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta, but it is understood they may consider lowering their initial price tag by £ 20million for the born in the forward. south London, Palace having indicated they were only prepared to pay around £ 12million for a player whose contract expires next year. The 22-year-old is also attracting interest from German teams.
Palace is understood to be one of three Premier League clubs that have expressed interest but have yet to submit an official offer for Edward, who is also out of contract next year. Celtic have reportedly demanded a fee of around £ 15million for the 23-year-old who played under new Palace development coach Said Aïgoun on Paris Saint-Germain’s youth squads. Brighton and Everton have also been linked.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are working on a mutual deal to terminate Willian’s contract ahead of a free transfer to Brazilian club Corinthians. It is understood that the Brazilian striker agreed to cut his salary after moving to the Emirates last summer on a three-year contract.
Burnley brings in Cornet, Hwang seals Wolves loan
Burnley has signed Ivorian international left-back Maxwel Cornet from Lyon for £ 15million. Cornet signs five-year deal with the Clarets, confirming “one of the biggest transfer deals in Burnley history.”
Cornet, who can operate on both flanks and play higher, said: “I am delighted to join Burnley in the Premier League and play with and against several of the greatest players in the world. I embrace the challenge of hard work and fully commit to doing what I can to contribute “”
South Korea striker Hwang Hee-chan has joined Wolves on loan from RB Leipzig, with an option to make the move permanent next summer. Hwang, nicknamed “The Bull”, made an appearance in front of home fans ahead of Wolves’ Premier League game against Manchester United. PA Media
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