CRYSTAL PALACE are willing to spend big on Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
England Under-21 ace Chukwuemeka, 20, could be left out of the starting line-up at Stamford Bridge under new manager Enzo Maresca.
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The former Aston Villa man intends to play regularly and Palace are awaiting approval to make an offer for him.
The Eagles would fork out more than £20m for Chukwuemeka as they have been on the hunt for some extra attacking magic since selling Michael Olise to Bayern Munich for £50m last month.
He fits the profile of a rising star who could develop like Olise and Eberechi Eze.
The ambitious south London outfit would also sign 25-year-old midfielder Trevoh Chalobah on loan from Chelsea – but are avoiding a £25m buyout.
The Blues want a permanent deal, but if that stance changes at the end of the window, Palace will step in.
Eagles coach Oliver Glasner is also a fan of 24-year-old French defender Maxence Lacroix, who plays against German side Wolfsburg, but Chalobah is the alternative.
Palace’s English hero Marc Guehi is still waiting to see who can replace him.
Newcastle have been trying, but it is not a huge step forward for the 24-year-old defender and the Londoners think they can eliminate that threat.
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Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £35m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion.
Conor Gallagher completed his medical ahead of his £34million move to Atletico Madrid.
Manchester City are also selling striker Julian Alvarez to the La Liga side – and the deal is almost certain to go through, despite a small personal issue.
Tottenham have identified Dominic Solanke as a key transfer target before the end of the window, according to reports.
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However, the move from a leading trophy-chasing contender like Liverpool could be a different story.
Palace are also said to be interested in bringing Wilfried Zaha back to Selhurst Park after he left to join Galatasaray last year.
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