Crystal Palace are reportedly already eyeing one player ahead of the summer transfer window, with Chelsea defender Lewis Hall said to still be of interest to the Eagles.
Crystal Palace are said to already be looking to the summer with one target said to be on Oliver Glasner’s radar.
The Eagles could face a busy summer mainly due to the interest rumoured to surround the likes of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze however, it’s now speculated that the South Londoners could revisit a former target.
Journalist Alan Nixon has speculated that Palace will test the waters in the hope of signing Chelsea defender Lewis Hall, who was wanted at Selhurst Park in the summer of 2023.
What Alan Nixon has said about Lewis Hall to Crystal Palace
In August, Palace missed out on signing Hall on loan from the Blues to Newcastle United, who secured a season-long loan deal for the teenager.
It’s now reported by Nixon that the Eagles are ‘ready to move’ for the versatile defender again with his loan on Tyneside to expire in May.
“Crystal Palace are ready to move for Lewis Hall – at the second attempt.”
“Versatile Hall went from Chelsea to Newcastle United at the start of the season but has hardly figured for the Toon Army.”
“Now Palace are standing by with an offer for the player they tried to sign from Stamford Bridge before losing out to the Geordies.”
The news may come at a confusing time with Eddie Howe explaining how he sees Hall as a “long-term signing”, with Nixon covering the scenario in which Palace could sign him.
“The question is only whether he returns to Chelsea or signs for Newcastle and is then moved out.”
Lewis Hall would be a strong signing for Crystal Palace
Despite only playing 104 minutes so far for Newcastle this season, Hall’s talent is undeniable when considering what he could offer to Palace.
You only have to look at the influence of Daniel Munoz in Glasner’s system to see what the Englishman could achieve at Selhurst Park, with both defenders being particularly versatile.
A rise in the Colombian’s game has been traceable in the new manager’s formation, allowing him to venture forward in the wing-back role, something that could undoubtedly be replicated on the left by Hall.
Based on his minutes played over the past year, Hall’s statistics tell the story of his versatility on the left flank, averaging a monstrous 4.09 tackles per 90 and being equally as impressive going forward with an average of 1.96 key passes per 90, via FBref.
Only time will tell what the future holds for the Englishman, who is said to still be in the eye of Palace ahead of the summer.
