Crystal Palace board members will give boss Oliver Glasner the opportunity to splash the cash on reinforcements if Selhurst Park fan favourites Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi head through the exit door in the remainder of the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Changes are being made behind the scenes, with New York Jets owner Woody Johnson agreeing a £190million deal to acquire John Textor's 44.9 per cent stake in the Eagles, but there are also fears that key members of the squad could depart as preparations are made for the 2025/26 campaign.
Glasner is waiting to discover whether Crystal Palace will be given the green light to compete in the Europa League next term, having qualified for the competition thanks to winning the FA Cup for the first time in the south Londoners' history, and he is at risk of Eze and Guehi opting to leave.
Eagles Expecting Big Offers for Eze and Guehi
South Londoners braced for key men to be subject of proposals
Eberechi Eze in action for Crystal Palace
Glasner will be backed to replace Eze and Guehi if they walk away from Crystal Palace, according to GMS sources, with members of the hierarchy making an exciting plan to give him funds to reinvest in the squad in an attempt to make sure their departures would not jeopardise the progress they have made under the Austrian tactician.
The Eagles allowed talisman Michael Olise to exit close to 12 months ago, with the France international completing a £50million switch to Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, but they still managed to end the 2024/25 campaign with silverware thanks to overcoming Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
GMS sources have been informed that Crystal Palace are confident they will recoup more than £100million if Eze and Guehi are tempted away from Selhurst Park after a productive season, and Glasner would be given the full support of influential figures if they are forced to fill the voids left by the duo.
Eberechi Eze's statistics for Crystal Palace this season
There have been suggestions that Guehi has already told friends that he wants to join Liverpool after the reigning Premier League champions have been showing interest, while domestic counterparts Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have also been keeping tabs on the central defender.
Crystal Palace have been hoping to convince the England international to pen a new contract as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his current agreement, GMS sources have learned, while it has been accepted behind the scenes that Eze is likely to move onto pastures new after he has been monitored by numerous sides.
Next Fortnight to Dictate Eze and Guehi Future
Formal contacts anticipated for Selhurst Park fan favourites
Marc Guehi celebrating after a Crystal Palace win
GMS sources have been told that Crystal Palace are expecting the next fortnight to dictate the futures of Eze and Guehi, with there being a belief that initial approaches will have been made and assessed by the end of the first week of July as admirers prepare to up the ante in their respective pursuits.
Interested parties have an opportunity to trigger a £68million release clause written into Eze's contract, meaning the Eagles are in danger of being left helpless as they aim to keep the 26-year-old playmaker, and it is increasingly likely that he will be a big-name departure from south London.
Crystal Palace are anticipating formal contacts to be made by suitors chasing Eze and Guehi, GMS sources understand, but they are prepared to put any funds accrued towards securing replacements that can keep them at a similar level instead of weakening the FA Cup-winning squad.
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GMS sources recently revealed that the capital club have turned their attention towards selling Guehi as they are desperate to avoid a situation where he leaves as a free agent at the end of the upcoming season after it has become clear that he is not prepared to sign a new long-term contract.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 24/06/2025
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