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The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Ex-Celtic star Odsonne Edouard 'made available' for transfer
The frontman has failed to kick on in south London and spent last season on loan at Leicester City. The Athletic reports that the Frenchman is not part of the plans for the FA Cup winners, as Oliver Glasner aims to tweak his squad ahead of the return of Premier League action next month. Brendan Rodgers signed Edouard on loan from PSG initially for Celtic, before that was turned into a permanent deal. It was in Glasgow that the striker, now 27, made a name for himself, before a big-money move to Palace in 2021. Read more: It comes as the Hoops are on the lookout for striking reinforcements to support Adam Idah and Callum Osmand in that department. Shin Yamada is believed to be on his way in a £1.5m switch from the J-League. Meanwhile, Italy Under-21 star, Giuseppe Ambrosino, is said to be another the Hoops are interested in.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Crystal Palace ultras to hold furious protest march against Uefa after Eagles booted out of Europa League
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FUMING Crystal Palace ultras have begged fans to join a planned protest march against the club's "unjust" relegation from the Europa League. The Eagles are appealing against Uefa's decision to demote Oliver Glasner's side to the Conference League next season for breaching multi-club ownership rules. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Crystal Palace ultras have announced plans to hold a protest against the club's 'unjust' relegation from the Europa League next season Credit: Getty 5 Palace lost their place in the Europa League due to John Textor's multi-club ownership Credit: AFP American businessman John Textor owns a stake in Palace and is also the majority owner of French club Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League next season. The rules of European football's governing body state clubs owned, to a certain threshold of influence, by the same person or entity cannot compete in the same European competition. Uefa's rules set a deadline of March 1 2025 to show proof of multi-club ownership restructuring - a deadline which Palace missed. Nottingham Forest, who finished seventh in the Premier League last season, could replace FA Cup winners Palace in the Europa League next term. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 'BARELY A DRY EYE' Liverpool & Preston pay tribute to Jota in first game since tragedy And now raging Palace fans have planned a protest to start from Norwood Clocktower to Selhurst Park on Tuesday night at 7:30pm. The ultras are demanding answers and hinted at unfair treatment from Uefa, who they claim are often influenced by other clubs with more "prestige and money". A statement from the Holmesdale Fanatics read: "Uefa's decision to demote Crystal Palace to the Conference League is a terrible injustice for both our club and the game of football as a whole. "A team has won the oldest cup competition in the world and, with it, its first piece of silverware in the club's history. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "A dream not unique to Palace fans but one shared by supporters of clubs across the country. "To then have the deserved prize of Europa League football unjustifiably taken away is emblematic of a European football governing body disconnected from the true values that makes the sport adored by fans everywhere. Eberechi Eze to Tottenham LATEST | Transfers Exposed "It is indicative of why so many fans have fallen out with the modern game. "We call this protest not just for Palace's position in the Europa League to be reinstated, but with all football fans in mind. "Many clubs could be the next to be ruled against for lacking the historical prestige and financial resources to influence Uefa for their own gain." The X post was captioned with: "Time to act. Please share widely." It will take for around 12 minutes for the marchers to get from the meet-up point to Selhurst Park. 5 Palace are appealing against the decision to boot the club out of the Europa League Credit: 2021 Sebastian Frej/MB Media A timeline - why Palace have been demoted March 1: Uefa's deadline passes for clubs in multi-club groups to change their ownership structure. At that point, Crystal Palace were 12th in the Premier League and in the FA Cup fifth round. April 30: It is revealed Evangelos Marinakis has removed himself from control of Nottingham Forest, putting his shares into a blind trust when it looked like Forest would qualify for the Champions League alongside Olympiakos, also owned by the Greek billionaire. May 17: Palace win the FA Cup by beating Manchester City 1-0 and qualify for the Europa League. On the same day, Lyon qualify for the Europa League on the final day of the Ligue 1 season. But Lyon face the prospect of Uefa sanctions for over spending rules. May 25: Forest fail to qualify for the Champions League on the final day of the Premier League season but reach the Conference League instead, so Marinakis takes back control of the club. June 3: Uefa meet with Palace executives in Switzerland to discuss whether the Eagles are able to play in Europe next season. John Textor and Steve Parish attend the meeting to fight Palace's case. June 9: It is revealed Forest have written to Uefa warning that Palace could be in breach of Uefa's multi-club ownership rules. June 25: It is announced that Lyon have been relegated from Ligue 1 after failing to convince authorities they have resolved their financial difficulties. July 9: Lyon's appeal is upheld, meaning they are reinstated to Ligue 1 and their spot in the Europa League is confirmed. July 11: Palace's demotion to the Conference League is announced by Uefa, with the Eagles saying they will appeal the decision. As FA Cup winners, Palace won a spot in the Europa League for the 2025/26 campaign after beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley eight weeks ago. But that was brought into question with Lyon finishing sixth in Ligue 1 and earning their own Europa League spot. Palace stand to lose £3.9m up front in prize money and can win a maximum £18.4m from the Conference League, compared to a minimum £9.1m and potential £33.5m from a successful Europa League campaign. Textor - who Palace argue did not have overall control of the club - sold his 43 per cent stake to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson - albeit after the March 1 deadline. He then resigned from his leadership roles at Lyon when they were relegated to Ligue 2 after failing to convince authorities they have resolved their financial difficulties. This appeared to pave the way for Palace's Europa League participation. But, there was further uncertainty on Wednesday when Lyon won their appeal against their relegation and were reinstated to Ligue 1 - meaning they are able to take up their Europa League spot. 5 Textor also owns French club Lyon, who qualified for the Europa League by finishing sixth in Ligue 1 Credit: Getty 5 Palace chairman Steve Parish slammed 'ludicrous' Uefa for permitting 'the biggest injustice in the history of football' Palace argued Textor does not hold any decisive influence at the club, but the Premier League side's defence was not accepted. Club chief Steve Parish slammed 'ludicrous' Uefa for permitting 'the biggest injustice in the history of football'. Parish said on Friday that Johnson had passed the Premier League's owners' and directors' test and that everyone at Palace feel they have been made an example of by Uefa. Uefa rejects any claim that Palace have been harshly treated. It regards the case as a clear breach of the regulations, saying on Friday it had reached that conclusion after an 'assessment of the documentation submitted' by Lyon and Palace. Forest's place has not yet been confirmed, with Uefa's Club Financial Control Body waiting until the outcome of the Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Liverpool to make ‘take-it-or-leave-it' offer for Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace defender has heart set on Reds transfer
LIVERPOOL will make a £40million 'take-it-or-leave it' offer to Crystal Palace for defender Marc Guehi. And that should have a great chance of landing the centre-half, who turns 25 today and has always held a big interest in going to Anfield. 1 Guehi was the Eagles' star attraction as the club launched their new kit yesterday, but champions Liverpool want to see him in their famous red. The FA Cup-winning Crystal Palace skipper is now in the last year of his contract and would take the move despite Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle all being keen. Guehi, who played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Millwall yesterday, has never made a fuss over previous bids. And he will allow the clubs to sort out the fee without agitating. Insiders say Guehi is one of the most down-to-earth players and football is his priority over finance. Guehi is still on the five-year deal he signed when joining from Chelsea in 2021, ignoring new contracts and waiting for the right step up, with the Reds a favourite. Palace are not interested in swaps, despite the Kop's highly-rated Ben Doak, 19, and others being potentially available, as they need the cash to land replacements. Boss Oliver Glasner wants Palace chiefs to deliver TWO new defenders — and that will be a challenge. Sporting's Ousmane Diomande, 21, is Glasner's first choice but the Ivory Coast international is also in the same £40m range. That would mean the second newcomer has to be a loan — with a likely move to land Portugal star Tiago Djalo, 25, from Juventus. Palace are reeling from Uefa booting them out of the Europa League into the Conference because John Textor has a stake in both their club and French rivals Lyon. The demotion will also impact their budget — but the Eagles will appeal.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Crystal Palace Complete Signing of Ajex Defender in £3m Bargain Move
Crystal Palace Secure Borna Sosa in Smart Summer Move Crystal Palace have strengthened their squad with the signing of Croatia international Borna Sosa from Ajax, Sky Sports has reported. The 27-year-old arrives at Selhurst Park on a three-year contract, with the Eagles paying a reported £3 million fee. This marks the club's second signing of the summer window after goalkeeper Walter Benitez, reflecting a clear intent to bolster key areas ahead of the Premier League season. Advertisement Croatian Quality Arrives at Selhurst Park Sosa's pedigree is well established. With 26 caps for Croatia, including five starts during their impressive run to the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he brings experience on the international stage. Having joined Ajax from Stuttgart in 2023, Sosa spent the last campaign on loan at Torino in Serie A, gaining valuable minutes in one of Europe's top leagues. Photo: IMAGO Sky Sports highlighted the Croatian's versatility, noting his ability to operate as a left wing-back, left-back or even in a more advanced role when required. This flexibility is something Palace will surely look to exploit, especially given their ambitions to push further up the table this season. Advertisement Strengthening at the Back For Palace, the signing is not merely about adding numbers. The left flank has long needed reinforcement, with competition required for Tyrick Mitchell. Sosa's crossing ability and forward thrust will add another dimension to Oliver Glasner's tactical options. Sky Sports reported, 'Sosa has won 26 caps for Croatia, starting five of his country's games as they reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.' That experience should prove invaluable, especially in tight Premier League contests where margins are fine. Transfer Strategy Signals Intent Bringing in Walter Benitez earlier this window and now Sosa points to a focused recruitment approach. Palace are not chasing marquee names but are instead targeting players with experience, adaptability and hunger to prove themselves in the Premier League. Advertisement It is worth noting that the modest fee represents excellent value, considering Sosa's age profile and international résumé. As one Palace insider put it, 'He brings leadership, quality and European know-how, exactly what we need to raise the standards.' What Comes Next for Palace? With Sosa and Benitez through the door, attention will likely turn to reinforcing midfield and potentially adding another forward. Glasner has been clear about needing depth across the pitch, and fans will be eager to see if further deals materialise before the window closes. Our View – EPL Index Analysis As a Crystal Palace supporter, this transfer is a reason for real excitement. Borna Sosa is exactly the sort of player we need to kick on. His performances for Croatia at the World Cup were no fluke, and you don't get 26 caps for a side like that without having something special. Advertisement We have seen too often that when Tyrick Mitchell is out or struggling, we lack balance down the left. Sosa will not just cover, he will push Mitchell to new heights. His delivery into the box is superb, something we have missed since Patrick van Aanholt's days. The £3 million fee is an absolute steal, especially in today's market. It shows that Dougie Freedman and the recruitment team are doing their homework, identifying players who fit the system and can add immediate value. Also, the fact that Sosa played in Serie A and the Eredivisie suggests he's adaptable and ready for the physicality and pace of the Premier League. I can't wait to see him link up with Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, and if we can keep them all fit, we could surprise a lot of people this season. This feels like smart business and a sign that Palace mean business.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Who is Palace newboy Sosa?
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Ajax defender Borna Sosa to finally provide some competition for Tyrick Mitchell at 27, will hope to recapture the form he showed during five seasons at Stuttgart, where he established himself as one of the best attacking full-backs in Germany. During his final three years at the club, the Croat registered 24 Bundesliga assists during that time, the joint-highest figure of any defender in the league for that period, but his career has stalled since then. Three weeks after joining Ajax in 2023, the man who signed him, director of football Sven Mislintat, was sacked. Sosa soon fell out of favour and started just 10 Eredivisie games before spending 2024-25 on loan at Torino, where he began only 14 Serie A capped at various youth levels by Croatia, he controversially tried to switch allegiance to Germany prior to Euro 2020, only to discover at the last minute it was not permitted under Fifa quickly issued a public apology, admitting he had been "wrong" and "naive", and has since won 26 caps for his native country, including five starts as they reached the World Cup semi-finals in Palace hoping to complete in the Europa League next season, Sosa's experience could prove a useful option for manager Oliver Glasner.
