July 7 2019

Jordan Ayew

We round up the week's Crystal Palace transfer rumours and gossip.

Palace are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Swansea City over making forward Jordan Ayew's move permanent. The Ghana international, who played 24 games and scored two goals while on loan last season, is expected to cost around £2.5m including add-ons. (BBC Sport)

Eagles attacker WILFRIED ZAHA is refusing to rule out a switch to London rivals Arsenal. The Gunners reportedly placed a £40m bid with ZAHA's brother saying he is keen to join them. When asked if he'd like to play for Arsenal, ZAHA said: "I don't know, we'll see in the future." (ON Sport)

Atalanta wing-back Timothy Castagne is close making a €20m transfer to Palace. The 23-year-old Belgian right back, who plays in a wide midfield position for his club, scored five goals and produced five assists last term. (Sportitalia)

Palace are lining up a swoop for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos. The Scottish club would want a fee in the region of the £20m for the Columbian, though they say they are yet to receive any enquiries. (Daily Record)

Blackburn are keeping tabs on Palace's veteran defender Scott Dann. The 32-year-old is back-up to James Tomkins and Mamadou Sakho and his acquisition would be a bit of a coup for his former club. (Football League World)

Palace and Aston Villa are considering a transfer for AC Milan striker Fabio Borini. The former Liverpool and Sunderland player is deemed not part of boss Marco Giampaolo’s plans and would cost around €15m. (Football Italia)

Fulham midfielder Jean-Michael Seri is still on Palace's radar as the Ivory Coast star is desperate to leave. Inter, Napoli and Galatasaray have also enquired about the 27-year-old who wants to remain in the Premier League. (Sport Witness)