Crystal Palace is interested in signing lens midfielder Andy Diuf during the summer transfer period and has already begun contact regarding potential moves.
According to Alan Nixon, players could be a potential alternative to Adam Wharton, who has recently linked to multiple clubs. It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace has decided to sign the 22-year-old to replace the star midfielder.
Tottenham also has tabs on French midfielders.
Andy Diuf could become a future asset
Diouf is currently separated from his country for the under-21 European Championships, and he has been an important player for his club for the past 12 months.
He was able to prove that if they could get the deal done it would be a solid long-term investment for Crystal Palace. The French midfielder has the quality to thrive in the Premier League and has been able to grow into a key player for him. British regular soccer can bring out the best of players as well.
The opportunity to attend Crystal Palace is extremely exciting for him. It becomes a big step in his career and he can test himself at a high level.
The palace should be held by Adam Wharton
Ideally, Crystal Palace would want to hold the key player. Wharton is outstanding for them and he could become a future star. It is still unclear how the situation will develop regarding his future.
If they end up selling him and replacing him with a French midfielder, they certainly hope that the 22-year-old will be able to quickly adapt to British football and meet expectations.
Diouf is an incredible talent with a bright future, and was able to easily justify his £20 million investment in the long term. If he can fulfill his potential at the London Club, the deal might look like a bargain.