According to Foot Mercato, Crystal Palace have been offered the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa.
What’s the story?
Well, the Eagles have been offered a player who’s won a seriously high amount of trophies throughout his career.
Kurzawa has picked up 18 pieces of silverware during his time at the Parc des Princes, ever since his €23m (£19.7m) move from Monaco in 2015.
Foot Mercato believe Patrick Vieira has given the left-back his approval, which suggests a deal might well be on.
Galatasaray and Lyon are also interested in the 28-year-old.
Kurzawa is yet to make an appearance in Ligue 1 this season, but appeared in PSG’s Trophée Des Champions defeat to Lille.
Crystal Palace must avoid Layvin Kurzawa
In our view, Crystal Palace shouldn’t sign Kurzawa.
The 13-cap France international’s arrival would hinder the development of Tyrick Mitchell, a 21-year-old who has shone at Selhurst Park.
Additionally, we feel Kurzawa would be another Patrick van Aanholt in south London.
Crystal Palace only recently managed to offload the Dutchman, so what’s the point in bringing a similar player in?
Kurzawa once scored a Champions League hat-trick against RSC Anderlecht, although his defensive abilities are questionable – just like Van Aanholt.
With spending money not exactly unlimited, the Eagles need a new striker and a new winger before even thinking about signing a new left-back.
Despite Vieira giving Kurzawa his approval, Steve Parish should not sanction this deal.
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