Oliver Grasner, manager of Crystal Palace, is turning his eyes. (Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Crystal Palace has been considering improving its attacking units this summer and has submitted an offer from Stade de Reims to sign Oumar Diakite.
According to reports from African feet, the 21-year-old impressed the Eagles with his performance last season, and the palace is currently offering £9 million to get the deal done. The Reims have been relegated to the second division of French football, with players moving ahead and trying to join a larger club.
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The opportunity to play in the Premier League can be very exciting for players. The report claims Crystal Palace has been tracking players for quite some time, offering a five-year contract.
Meanwhile, the report also claims that the French outfit is not eager to lose the striker this summer. However, he wants to join Crystal Palace, which would certainly give the Eagles a position of power when it comes to negotiations.
It remains to be seen whether they will be able to get a deal across the line.
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They will need more depth and quality with attacking units, and Deerkite will be a solid long-term acquisition for them. He was able to compete with Eddie Nketia and Jean Philippe Mateta, and was able to play the role of starting next season.
He was young enough to improve even further and was able to develop into a player for the club in the long run. If he can fulfill his potential at the London Club, the £9 million investment might look like a big bargain in the future.
Crystal Palace was able to win the FA Cup last season and has an exciting project. It’s no surprise that players want to join them. It remains to be seen whether all parties will be able to quickly close the move.
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