Finally, Crystal Palace have agreed a third signing of the summer and it’s a move which sees Michael Olise replaced.
Crystal Palace are now set to add a third summer signing, with a deal now agreed for a new right winger to replace Michael Olise.
The move solves a long-needed position for the Eagles and will delight Oliver Glasner with the position lacking a quality starter option.
A third summer signing follows after the arrivals of Chadi Riad and Daichi Kamada and comes on the day Palace snubbed the chance to sign Ryan Sessegnon.
Here’s everything we know as Palace closes in on a third summer signing.
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Crystal Palace agree Ismaila Sarr deal
Every day this week, it’s seemed as though Crystal Palace have been edging closer and closer toward completing the arrival of Ismaila Sarr.
It was reported that personal terms were agreed with Sarr, meanwhile Palace submitted a £12.6m bid for the winger.
After this, Sarr was excluded from Marseille’s friendly against Toulon on Wednesday. But now the Ligue 1 side have accepted the bid.
This comes according to David Ornstein who tweeted with the news that Palace have agreed on a deal with Marseille worth the previously reported €15m (£12.6m).
Person terms as we know are already completed, but Ornstein added that the 26-year-old will now undergo his medical, prior to completing the move.
If Palace work quickly on the medical, it could be that Sarr arrives in time to feature on the US Tour this summer. This will please Glasner as he’s already missing several key players.
Ismaila Sarr injury history
One thing worth keeping track of as we await the finalisation of Sarr’s transfer is his injury history.
This is an important factor considering how much time Olise missed last season, his replacement must be available week in and week out.
Here is Sarr’s injury history.
| Season | Injury | Days | Games missed |
| 2023/24 | Hamstring | 37 | 8 |
| 2023/24 | Hamstring | 19 | 4 |
| 2021/22 | Hamstring | 17 | 3 |
| 2021/22 | Bruise | 20 | 7 |
| 2021/22 | Ligament | 41 | 6 |
| 2019/20 | Hamstring | 34 | 4 |
| 2019/20 | Unknown | 32 | 6 |
| 2017/18 | Tendon Rupture | 100 | 17 |
From this, the clear concern would be the recurring hamstring issue Sarr seems to be contending with. That being said, his injuries are few and far between for a player almost a decade into his career.
To add to the positive notes, he also doesn’t tend to be out long when injured. Worth keeping an eye on, and expect him to miss time with a hamstring injury, just hopefully nothing serious.
