Crystal Palace have seen plenty of interest in their players over the summer, with one of the latest reports linking Jose Mourinho with a swoop for one star.
It comes after an end to the 2023/24 campaign that impressed many, with Oliver Glasner’s arrival ushering in an exciting new style of play with results to back it up.
The Crystal Palace boss found a way to get the best out of his key players, but that has naturally seen them draw the eye of some big clubs this summer.
Michael Olise has already left to join Bayern Munich, while Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi are continually linked with exits from Selhurst Park.
With a squad set for change, there have been yet more transfer links, such as Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to Southampton.
While Jefferson Lerma has been linked with a switch to Fenerbahce, a move that he has since spoken out about.
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Jefferson Lerma on Fenerbahce transfer links
Amid those links with a move to Fenerbahce, which would see him work with Jose Mourinho, Lerma has spoken out about his future.
Speaking to Gol Caracol, the Palace midfielder said: “The only thing I know for sure is that I have a contract with Crystal Palace for three more years.
“Besides, there are already rumours in the press about Fenerbahce, and I even asked my agent if it was true and he totally denied everything.”
Lerma, 29, joined the Eagles last summer on a free transfer following the end of his contract with Bournemouth.
The Colombian international made 28 appearances in the Premier League last season, featuring in midfield and as a centre-back when an injury crisis hit.
Some impressive performances for Colombia at Copa America helped guide the nation to the final, where they narrowly missed out to eventual winners Argentina.
Lerma is expected to return to pre-season training after a short break, with the Copa America only recently coming to a close.
Crystal Palace squad options
It will be important for Crystal Palace to have a spine for the team in place by the time the Premier League season gets underway.
In the transfer market, it is often challenging to find the right player to fit a certain role and with plenty of outgoings, that may be the toughest part of the window for Dougie Freedman and the recruitment department.
Olise’s exit has already left a hole in the team that needs to be filled, while any other key stars leaving will create a similar dilemma.
As a result, keeping hold of players such as Lerma could help keep the foundations upon which success can be built with Glasner in charge.
