Crystal Palace have been given a boost in their quest to sign German defender Yann Bisseck, who is eager to depart Inter Milan in search of more playing time. The player is determined to make a move in January to help salvage his World Cup dreams. Bisseck has only featured twice for Inter Milan this season, a significant decrease from the over 40 games he played last season when the team made it to the Champions League final.
Palace had a bid of around £30 million rejected last summer as they aimed to find a replacement for Marc Guehi. However, the Italian club saw Bisseck as a valuable long-term asset and refused to let him go. Despite initially being hesitant to leave, the departure of coach Simone Inzaghi and the arrival of Christian Chivu have altered Bisseck’s circumstances. Inzaghi’s rotational strategy last season allowed Bisseck ample playing time, but under Chivu, he has only appeared twice and has been excluded from the last two German national team call-ups.
German manager Julian Nagelsmann has made it clear that only players who are regularly on the field will be considered for national team selection, leaving Bisseck open to a potential move to Palace. The club has been interested in him for a while as a possible replacement for Guehi. AS Monaco is also keeping an eye on Bisseck’s situation, with the French club monitoring his progress. Palace seems to have the space and funds to secure the 24-year-old defender, with a fee of £22 million likely to be accepted, lower than the previous offer made in the summer.
Palace is keen on retaining manager Oliver Glasner, whose contract expires this summer. A strong show of ambition in the upcoming transfer window could convince him to extend his stay. The club demonstrated their commitment to Glasner by backing out of a deal to sell Guehi to Liverpool for around £35 million when they couldn’t find a suitable replacement. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Glasner’s future, Palace remains eager to keep him beyond this season.
In the world of football transfers, nothing is ever certain, and players like Bisseck are always looking for opportunities to further their careers. The upcoming transfer window could see a significant shake-up at Crystal Palace, with potential new signings and departures on the horizon. The club’s pursuit of Bisseck is just one piece of the puzzle in their quest for success in the Premier League. Only time will tell if the German defender will make the move to Selhurst Park and if Palace can continue to strengthen their squad under the guidance of Oliver Glasner.
