Crystal Palace sold Eberechi Eze to Arsenal earlier this month and may well have found their replacement for the Eagles legend, per Fabrizio Romano.
Crystal Palace look for reinforcements amid Marc Guehi uncertainty
There is no secret that Crystal Palace are a club with in-demand players this window, and it is fair to say that Marc Guehi's future at Selhurst Park is uncertain amid interest from Liverpool in taking the England international to Anfield.
Arne Slot's men have remained focused on landing their target over the last few weeks, and Romano's latest update on his future via X has made it clear that if he does leave South London, a move to the Premier League champions is the only possible outcome.
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the FA Community Shield
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the FA Community Shield
He stated: "Despite reports on Man City and more clubs, Marc Guehi situation has not changed: Liverpool is his favorite destination. Guehi wants LFC, talks still ongoing for deal to happen before end of the window. If not possible with Palace, Liverpool will be on it for 2026."
With his future still very much up in the air, Crystal Palace have transfer plans of their own involving Conor Gallagher as reports gather that they are about to spring a late move to bring the Atletico Madrid midfielder back to Selhurst Park.
Lucas Paqueta is also on the Eagles' radar, even if if would be hard to envisage West Ham United selling to a London rival, though stranger things have happened in the world of football.
Speculation will continue to escalate as the window reaches fever pitch, though Crystal Palace fans will be doubled over with excitement amid reports that they could now be about to shatter their transfer record.
Crystal Palace in advanced talks to sign Yeremy Pino
Once again addressing his followers on X, Romano has confirmed that Crystal Palace are in advanced talks to sign Villarreal star Yeremy Pino for a fee in the region of £43 million, which would smash their transfer record.
Talks are still ongoing to fully agree a deal and nothing is signed and sealed yet, though they do appear to be closing in on a replacement for fan favourite Eze that will command nationwide attention.
Labelled "unique" by Antonio Mango, Pino has scored 22 times for Villarreal and laid on 23 assists in 173 appearances and featured in both of their opening La Liga fixtures this term against Real Oviedo and Girona.
After the heartbreak of Eze joining Arsenal, Crystal Palace are set to go all out for a quality alternative and supporters will be keen to see how he settles into life at Selhurst Park.