Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has revealed that his side are actively working on signing a new left-back before the summer transfer window comes to a close, according to BBC Sport reporter Alex Howell.
So far, the Eagles have scored the solitary goal and have conceded four and, as such, Glasner and his entourage are keen to add another left-back to their ranks before the fast-approaching deadline.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), journalist Howell has suggested that Glasner, 49, has insisted that strengthening his side’s left-back department is an area they are working on as the hours trickle down towards the deadline.
At the time of writing, Manchester United-linked Tyrick Mitchell is the club’s only out-and-out left-sided defender and providing cover/competition for the Englishman seems to be the next position on their agenda.
For the start of the new campaign, the south London-based outfit have opted for a three-at-the-back approach, but adding a new left-back could offer a new dimension to how Glasner wants to set up at Selhurst Park.
Thanks to their porous defensive structure on show thus far this campaign, Palace are also eyeing a move for Chelsea outcast Trevoh Chalobah, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian journalist, however, states that should Glasner lodge a genuine bid for the Englishman, there are also a number of other Premier League sides that are credited with an interest.
Particularly after losing central defender Joachim Andersen to Fulham earlier in the window, adding a player of Chalobah’s ilk and experience in the English top tier could be a shrewd move.
The Quest For A New Left-Back
The transfer window has been a busy one for Crystal Palace, with the club having already made a number of significant signings, including goalkeeper Matt Turner from Nottingham Forest and striker Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, The Eagles are not done yet, as they are still looking to add a new left-back to their squad.
Who Could Be Signed?
While Palace have not publicly confirmed their interest in any particular players, a number of names have been linked with a move to Selhurst Park. These include:
- Maxwel Cornet (West Ham)
- Filip Kostic (Juventus)
- Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham)
- Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)
A Crucial Signing For The Eagles
The addition of a new left-back would be a significant boost for Crystal Palace, as it would provide much-needed competition for Tyrick Mitchell, who is currently the only recognised left-back in the squad. A new signing would also add depth to the squad and provide Glasner with more tactical options.
The Eagles are determined to make a strong start to the new season and the signing of a new left-back could be the key to unlocking their potential. The transfer window is still open, and Palace will be hoping to get a deal over the line before the deadline.
