Overview
- Palace have agreed personal terms with 19-year-old Sidiki Cherif, according to RMC Sports reporting relayed by Yahoo Sports.
- Negotiations with Angers over a transfer fee are ongoing, with Sky Sports and Yahoo Sports both describing the talks as active.
- Club executives are reported to be confident of completing the move, which could set a record sale for Angers.
- Paris FC had lodged a €25 million offer, but Palace are now viewed as leading the pursuit based on recent reports.
- Cherif has four goals in 17 Ligue 1 matches this season and is seen as a versatile forward who fits Palace’s recruitment profile, with the club also seeking to persuade manager Oliver Glasner to commit to a new deal.