Crystal Palace Faces Obstacles in Pursuit of Willian Pacho Amid Arsenal and Liverpool Interest
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Crystal Palace’s plans for the upcoming transfer window have hit a roadblock as they face competition from top Premier League clubs for defender Willian Pacho, potentially impacting their search for a replacement for Marc Guehi.
Initially identified as a potential replacement for Guehi, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Willian Pacho has become a subject of intense interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, according to reports from Sky Germany. This new development has significantly inflated Pacho’s price tag, with Eintracht Frankfurt now demanding a hefty €60m (£51m) for the Colombian international.
With Arsenal and Liverpool joining the race for Pacho’s signature, Crystal Palace may need to explore alternative options for reinforcing their defense if Guehi departs. One potential alternative is Peterborough United’s Ronnie Edwards, who has reportedly attracted interest from Palace, with negotiations already underway since January.
Another option on Crystal Palace’s radar is Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera, as reported by the Evening Standard. Mosquera could offer a solid defensive presence and potential reinforcement to the Eagles’ backline.
As Crystal Palace navigates through the challenges posed by increased competition for defensive targets, it remains to be seen how they will address the potential departure of key players like Guehi and Michael Olise. The club’s pursuit of defensive reinforcements will be crucial in shaping their squad ahead of the upcoming season.
