Versatile Getafe attacker is reportedly on the verge of joining Crystal Palace in a deal worth around €20 million in the final hours of the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Christantus Uche has been the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. The South London club faced stiff competition from Fulham and Leeds United for the Nigerian international attacker’s signature. However, the Eagles have struck an agreement with La Liga club Getafe over a deal worth €20 million, with the youngster travelling to London for his medical tests.
Christantus Uche and his short spell in La Liga
Christantus Uche has been one of the most promising young attacking prospects in La Liga since joining Getafe from AD Ceuta last summer. The 22-year-old has been a pivotal figure at Coliseum Alfonso Perez in his 12 months with the Spanish outfit, going from strength to strength with each performance.
The Nigerian attacking midfielder has contributed to 13 goals in 41 outings thus far for Getafe, finding the back of the net five times and providing eight assists. Meanwhile, Uche’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known Premier League clubs. Fulham, Leeds United, and Crystal Palace have been among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the final days of the summer transfer window.
A man in demand, but one who has his next destination clear
Fulham will dip into the market for multiple attackers in the final hours of the summer transfer window. Marco Silva has endured a frustrating summer, with the West London club struggling to back him with adequate signings. With Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, and Rodrigo Muniz needing more support in the final third, Uche emerged as a viable target for Fulham.
Meanwhile, Leeds United’s interest in Christantus Uche made sense. The Whites are combing the market for a versatile and creative attacker in the final hours of the summer transfer window, as Daniel Farke wants more firepower in the final third despite signing several attackers. So, the Getafe attacker was an option worth considering, with Leeds United swooping in for him after his move to Wolverhampton Wanderers collapsed this week.
However, Fulham and Leeds United must look elsewhere for an attacker, with Crystal Palace winning the battle for his signature. The Eagles have secured an agreement over a deal worth €20 million with La Liga club Getafe, with the youngster travelling to London for his medical tests. While Yeremy Pino has reinforced the Crystal Palace attack, the South London outfit needed more from the market to fill Eberechi Eze’s void at Selhurst Park
While the report by AS has claimed that Crystal Palace and Getafe must wait to hash out the fine details of the agreement, Fabrizio Romano has suggested that the Azulones “expect all formal steps to be respected on Monday” to seal the 22-year-old Nigerian international’s departure.