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Crystal Palace face fight to land Eze replacement as search continues

Target: Christos Tzolis

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Tzolis is a target for Palace after scoring 21 goals last season - but Brugge are reluctant to sell him this summer.

The Belgian club are in a strong financial position after already banking £70million from player sales during the current transfer window.

Ardon Jashari, Chemsdine Talbi and Maxim De Cuyper are among the high-profile departures and Brugge are opposed to losing another key player this summer.

The club’s run last season to the Champions League knockout stages also boosted their coffers.

Bilal El Khannouss of Leicester is also of interest

Tzolis signed a new contract earlier this summer that will run until 2029 and Brugge want the 23-year-old to continue his development with them for now.

Reports in Belgium have stated how Crystal Palace have already failed with a bid of €32m (£27.5m) and it remains to be seen if they return with a new offer.

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Palace want attacking reinforcements as Eze is looking increasingly likely to join Tottenham in the final weeks of this transfer window.

The attacking midfielder would command a fee in the region of £60m, which means Palace could sign multiple players to replace him.

Palace are thought to be admirers of Leicester City playmaker Bilal El Khannouss, who was a rare bright spark for the Foxes during their relegation from the Premier League last season.

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