Crystal Palace now want to sign Largie Ramazani from Almeria as the January transfer window looms.
That is according to Foot Mercato.
So, what is the situation involving Largie Ramazani and Crystal Palace? Let’s take a look…
Crystal Palace want Largie Ramazani
Well, it is no secret that we need attacking reinforcements this winter.
Only Sheffield United – who sit bottom of the Premier League with nine points – have scored fewer than our tally of 15 goals in 18 outings.
Now – however – Dougie Freedman appears to have identified Ramazani as a potential solution, according to Foot Mercato.
The French news outlet believe Crystal Palace are keeping a close eye on developments involving the Belgium U21 international – who Manchester United actually released in 2020.
It is said that Almeria will accept a bid of €10m (£9m) for the 22-year-old.
Foot Mercato add that Lyon, owned by Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor, and Lille are also keen to sign Ramazani.
Who is Largie Ramazani?
If Crystal Palace fend off Lyon and Lille to sign Ramazani in January, Roy Hodgson – or potentially Steve Cooper – would be getting a versatile forward.
Like Odsonne Edouard, the Belgian can operate in the centre or on the left.
Ramazani has scored two goals and provided four assists across 18 appearances in La Liga so far this season, where his excellent dribbling skills – aided by his diminutive 5ft 6in frame – make him a real handful for defenders.
Physically, the Almeria No.7 may struggle to adjust to life in the Premier League at first, although the Selhurst Park faithful love a confident dribbler, so this move could turn out to be a success if it materialises.
A trio of Ramazani, Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise has the potential to cause real problems, along with Edouard and Matheus Franca.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as anything could happen in 2024.
