Would cost £0: Crystal Palace now join race to sign "imperious" PL defender

Crystal Palace have now joined the race to sign an “imperious” Premier League defender, who is set to be available on a free transfer this summer, according to a report.

Eagles eyeing defenders amid doubts over Guehi’s future

Speculation continues to build over the future of Marc Guehi, who will have just one year remaining on his contract at the end of the season, meaning it will be Palace’s last chance to cash-in on the 24-year-old.

Chelsea are now adamant they will sign Guehi, but they are set to face competition for his signature, with Liverpool holding talks over a potential deal, while Tottenham Hotspur also remain in the race.

Unfortunately, it is now looking increasingly likely the centre-back will leave this summer, which means Oliver Glasner will be tasked with bringing in a replacement, and Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers was named as a potential target last month.

Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis is another option for Glasner’s side, with the England international ready to leave Southampton, given that they are almost certain to be relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.

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According to a report from The Boot Room, however, Crystal Palace also have their eye on another Premier League player, with it being revealed they are now in the race to sign Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof.

Lindelof’s United contract is set to expire at the end of the season, which means the Swedish defender is set to be available on a free transfer, and a number of Premier League clubs could battle it out for his signature.

Everton, West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keeping tabs on the 30-year-old, while several clubs from Germany and Italy have made contact with his representatives.

“Imperious” Lindelof could be solid signing for Palace

The Sweden international has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, making just eight appearances in the Premier League this season, although his campaign has been marred by a number of injury issues.

However, the centre-back has impressed for the Red Devils in the past, with journalist Dominic Booth previously lauding him as “imperious”, and he recently put in a solid performance in his side’s 3-0 victory against Leicester City, helping his side to a clean sheet.

The former Benfica man has a plethora of experience in the Premier League, having racked up 186 appearances in the competition for Man United, and the opportunity to sign a player of his calibre on a free transfer is an interesting opportunity for Palace.

Of course, any signing Palace bring in will likely struggle to hit the heights of Guehi, but Lindelof’s vast experience in England could make him a solid addition.