Crystal Palace are looking to replace Eberechi Eze's creativity at Selhurst Park and could now be set to seek out two replacements as opposed to one, according to a report.
Crystal Palace look to future after Nottingham Forest draw
Completing a successful week on the field despite the circumstances behind Eze's departure, Crystal Palace maintained their unbeaten Premier League start after securing a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest amid a backdrop of hostility between both sets of supporters.
While their controversial expulsion from the Europa League is still fresh in the memory, a 1-0 victory over Fredrikstad FK has placed Oliver Glasner and company on course for Conference League football.
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Paying tribute to the Eagles' supporters, he stated on his side's positive early performances via Match of the Day: "We always know we can count on our supporters and fans.
"They did it again. It's always great to play at Selhurst. I'm more or less delighted with our start to the season. This was our fourth competitive game, fourth time unbeaten. There's a lot of noise around us but a lot of credit to the players to deal with the situation."
Still, there will be plenty of focus on who comes in to enrich his squad, and speculation over Crystal Palace making a move for Leicester City playmaker Bilal El Khannouss refuses to die down.
West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta could also be en route to Selhurst Park. However, Manchester City have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian, creating a saga that may drag on into the final days of the window.
Either way, there is a need for reinforcements to bolster Glasner's slim squad depth, and there is a chance he could look to bring in two players to replicate Eze's unique level of output.
Crystal Palace eye double deal to replace Eberechi Eze
According to The Sun, Crystal Palace could sign Villarreal star Yeremy Pino and Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis to replace Eze amid a difference in opinion between Glasner and Steve Parish.
In short, Glasner would favour a move for Tzolis. Meanwhile, Parish prefers Pino, fashioning a scenario where both players could be purchased for fees of £20 million apiece.
Yeremy Pino - 2024/25 league stats Christos Tzolis - 2024/25 league stats
Chances created: 38 Chances created: 79
Shots: 29 Shots: 126
Shots on target: 4 Shots on target: 53
Goals: 7 Goals: 16
Assists: 4 Assists: 9
With Eze departing for £67.5 million, there is a wealth of money for the Eagles to play with in South London. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether their boss will soften up on a move for Pino, who he doesn't currently see room for in his side.
Clearly, both players in question would improve Crystal Palace's attacking output, though time is of the essence if either are to be drafted in before the window closes.