Crystal Palace are still on the lookout for a forward in the summer transfer window that could bolster their attacking numbers.
With Michael Olise joining Bayern Munich for £50.8million, the Eagles are light on numbers in the forward lines that could replicate his output.
Plenty of options have occurred in the past few weeks, with Antonio Nusa and Jobe Bellingham amongst those touted as possible signings.
Recent reports have even suggested that Crystal Palace have agreed personal terms with Marseille winger Ismaila Sarr over a move to Selhurst Park.
However, until an agreement is reached over that deal, rumours continue to swirl over the next forward that could join the club.
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Crystal Palace target Maghnes Akliouche set to sign new contract
One winger linked with a transfer to Crystal Palace is AS Moncao star Maghnes Akliouche, who has impressed since becoming a regular at the French club.
The 22-year-old could have been an option to replace Olise, given that he is a left-footed right-winger who can also play as an attacking midfielder.
Akliouche, however, looks set to stay at his current club as Fabrizio Romano reports that the forward is preparing to sign a new contract with Monaco.
With a deal running until 2028, it would make any surprise bid this summer unlikely, ruling out the chance of a switch.
That means Crystal Palace will simply have to look at other options in the current transfer market that could improve the squad.
Next Crystal Palace winger transfer
So with Akliouche out of the frame, the attention will turn to which player will be the next big winger signing for Crystal Palace.
Sarr appears to be the frontrunner as the former Watford star has agreed personal terms but awaits an agreed bid between clubs to confirm a move.
Should that fall through, there may be other options available to Dougie Freedman to explore.
Some of which may be dependent on the plan surrounding Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who has been attracting transfer interest from Southampton.
