Crystal Palace are eyeing a move to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
The Eagles are looking to strengthen their squad this summer for manager Oliver Glasner as they look to build on their FA Cup success in 2024/25, while they wait to find out whether they'll be playing in the Europa League or Europa Conference League in 2025/26.
But the club are already looking at options to bolster the team, and a new forward is expected to come in with the Belgium star someone the club are taking a close look at.
Crystal Palace Eyeing Bakayoko
Could replace Eze, who is wanted by Arsenal
Johan Bakayoko in action for PSV Eindhoven
Bakayoko, who has been described as 'lethal', is expected to leave PSV Eindhoven this summer as he enters the final 12 months of his deal with the Eredivisie champions.
Nottingham Forest are said to be targeting the 22-year-old as someone who could replace Newcastle United-bound Anthony Elanga, but according to the Mail, Palace are also showing an interest in the winger.
Bakayoko scored 12 goals and registered two assists in 29 appearances during the 2024/25 season, as he helped the club pip fierce rivals Ajax to the title on the final day of the season, which has followed on from a number of positive seasons which also saw him linked with the likes of Liverpool.
Johan Bakayoko PSV Stats 2024/25
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Palace are on the lookout for potential new forward options this summer with Eberechi Eze linked with a move away from Selhurst Park amid strong interest from Arsenal.
The playmaker is expected to leave the south London club, and that would see Glasner need to replace his goals, assists, creativity in leadership on the pitch as a result.
The Eagles have already sealed a deal for Bakayoko's former PSV teammate Walter Benitez on a free transfer, while Ajax star Borna Sosa has completed his medical too. The club have also made contact with Chelsea over a loan deal for star Josh Acheampong, while they also want to sign Sporting CP Ousmane Diomande to replace outgoing captain Marc Guehi.
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All statistics courtesy of WhoScored - correct as of 09/07/2025.
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