Crystal Palace transfer targets Summer 2026: The post-Glasner era begins

In this article, we bring you all the latest Crystal Palace transfer targets for the summer transfer window, as the Eagles look to strengthen their squad.

Following Oliver Glasner's departure at the end of last season, 2026/27 will mark a fresh start for the club. Therefore, it will be an important summer as they look to build on two successful seasons under the Austrian.

Fikayo Tomori Crystal Palace transfer rumours
Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing up a move for Fikayo Tomori – Photo by Imago

Crystal Palace transfer targets summer 2026

Crystal Palace transfer targets
Current club
Estimated fee*

Fikayo Tomori

AC Milan

£16.8m

Andrey Santos

Chelsea

£29.5m

Christos Tzolis

Club Brugge

£21.6m

Ousmane Diomande

Sporting

£38.9m

Hayden Hackney

Middlesbrough

£10.4m

Christoph Baumgartner

 

RB Leipzig

£25m

Yann Bisseck

Inter Milan

£30.5m

*Based on Transfermarkt's current valuations. Subject to change.

Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan)

Ever since Marc Guehi left the club in January, Crystal Palace have been targeting central defenders. Fikayo Tomori is reportedly on their list of targets, and a return to the Premier League could be of interest for the AC Milan defender. a replacement.

The fact that Palace have qualified for the Europa League next season means that this move has a legitimate chance of going through.

Andrey Santos (Chelsea)

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos has also been mentioned within the club as a possible transfer target. However, having impressed on loan at Strasbourg, Chelsea are keen to keep the Brazilian.

This makes it a potentially difficult deal for Palace to complete. As things stand, no offer has been made, but the youngster is highly regarded at Selhurst Park as they look to strengthen their midfield.

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

According to Sky Sports, Palace, as well as Everton, West Ham, Brentford, Porto, Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen, are interested in signing Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney.

Ousmane Diomande (Sporting)

After showing interest in January, Crystal Palace could come in again for central defender Ousmane Diomande.

Yann Bisseck (Inter Milan)

According to Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Palace failed with a £28m bid to try and sign Inter Milan central defender Yann Bisseck in January. Could the Eagles go back in for him this summer?

Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge)

According to various reports, Palace are also interested in signing Club Brugge and Greece international star Christos Tzolis.


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