27/06/22 UPDATE
It is that time again for the FYP Crystal Palace transfer tracker for the 2022 Summer window. The club isn't expected to make the volume of moves that last season and has secured many of their veteran players, but that doesn't stop our reckless speculation.
Incomings
Malcolm Ebiowei - Compensation (Derby County) - CONFIRMED
We're delighted to announce that we have agreed terms with Malcolm Ebiowei ❤️💙
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) June 26, 2022
The teenager will join us on July 1st.#CPFC
At eighteen years old, Ebiowei had his suitors as he left Derby County, with Monaco and Manchester United reportedly interested. However, Palace have announced his signing on a five-year contract, and it's believed he'll be considered for first-team duties this coming season. While no fee has been disclosed, it is believed that what Palace have paid will be used by Derby's administrators to ensure the club can continue to operate.
Alan Nixon's report on how Dougie Freedman and Palace pushed to sign Ebiowei suggests how they see his potential.
Read our breakdown on Ebiowei here.
Sam Johnstone - Free Transfer (WBA)
Pending a photoshoot and a Chris Grierson interview, it appears Sam Johnstone's move to Crystal Palace is all but officially announced.
We will post FYP's breakdown on him on Tuesday, but given his four-year deal and age, the club must view him as the 'keeper of the future, even if he is competing with Vicente Guaita next season.
Cheick Doucouré - Speculated €20m (RC Lens)
Both French and British media are suggesting the long-awaited transfer saga and rumour mill surrounding Cheick Doucouré will soon be concluded one way or another.
A young prospect from Ligue 1, the club will be projecting him as the player to help rebuild the midfield in a post-Gallagher world.
If confirmed, another FYP breakdown will look into how he would fit in under Patrick Vieira.
Flynn Downes - Transfer (Ipswich Town)
Ian Mitchelmore of WalesOnline reports that Crystal Palace is one of three Premier League teams interested in Swansea midfielder Flynn Downes.
He is likely a familiar name to Palace fans, as he was previously linked while at Ipswich before moving to the Welsh coast last summer.
He now has another year of Championship football under his belt, although Ipswich appears to have an asking price more than five times what they paid a year ago.
Chris Richards - Potential Loan (Bayern Munich)
Another central defender target, USA international Chris Richards, has spent the last eighteen months on loan at Hoffenheim from Bayern Munich.
Whilst he has appeared sparingly both left and right-back for both clubs, he is a natural outside central defender, mainly on the left side, like Marc Guéhi.
He is contracted to Bayern until 2025, making a loan move more likely, but could act as cover for Mitchell in addition to central defender.
Ronnie Edwards - Transfer (Peterborough)
If Patrick Vieira uses a three-at-the-back formation with more regularity, the club will need more central defenders, and Ronnie Edwards of Peterborough appears to be on the club's target list.
Despite only turning 19 in March, Edwards played thirty-six times in the Championship this season, both in a back-four and back-three, but profiles as an outside central defender in the top flight.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Potential Loan (Man Utd)
They say you should never go back, yet Aaron Wan-Bissaka may be an option to return to SE25 as his Manchester United career has begun to unravel.
Compared to Wilfried Zaha's return from Old Trafford, Wan-Bissaka is at the other end of the pay scale, which could prove to be a stumbling block, although, against the terms of his transfer, Man United could still have outstanding payments to Palace.
Whilst he was never the complete wing back United projected or at least paid for, he would offer an upgrade on the right flank if there is a move to play three at the back and Joel Ward moves into the central defender ranks.
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Outgoings
Luka Milivojević and Christian Benteke
It may be easiest to keep these two players together, if only as they are at a similar stage of their Crystal Palace careers. There's no doubt they have contributed some great moments and seasons, but the likelihood of them being regular starters has passed.
As depth options, they are still valuable, but as they will still receive a first-team salary whilst on the bench, it makes sense to move them on a year before their contracts expire.
Cheikou Kouyaté
Kouyaté's status is currently in limbo. Officially his contract is set to expire on 30th June. However, unlike the rest of the players, there is no announcement from the club either way.
The Athletic noted his extension is in negotiation, but with the club's newfound policy of offering single-season extensions to older players, Kouyaté will no doubt test the market.
Tom Barclay of The Sun is reporting stalled contract talks, but as seen with Joel Ward and Nathaniel Clyne last season, Palace haven't rushed in their negotiations with senior players.
Jaïro Riedewald
It is hard not to view Riedewald's time at Selhurst Park as anything more than a waste of young talent. Despite fleeting moments, he was quickly out of favour under Vieira after the cameo appearance against Liverpool near the start of the season.
This may be the fourth tracker in a row he has featured. But if the club receives an offer, we imagine it will be time for him to move on.
Loan Moves
Tayo Adaramola
The Crystal Palace Insider™, Alan Nixon, reports that Adaramola is linked with a loan move to either MK Dons or Coventry.
Adaramola has been earmarked as the top prospect coming out of the Palace Academy since initially breaking into the U18 side. Having made his debut in the FA Cup this past season, he will need minutes to aid in his development, so a loan move is a logical step.
