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Wolves ‘close’ to agreement for Crystal Palace ace in £10m transfer switch

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Crystal Palace are set for some potential outgoings in the final few days of the summer transfer window.

Oliver Glasner is keen to add more players to his squad before the end of the market later this week, with one or two fresh faces expected.

However, Selhurst Park could say farewell to some other players in the Crystal Palace squad if the right moves are found.

Naouirou Ahamada is one of those, with the midfielder looking for a potential transfer away in the coming days.

Another is goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who is open to an exit if the right move appears before the deadline.

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Sam Johnstone close to Wolves transfer

With Dean Henderson now the number one option, Johnstone has made it clear that he wishes to make a move away from Crystal Palace.

There was uncertainty over where the goalkeeper would end up, but that picture now appears clearer.

According to The Athletic, Wolves are closing in on an agreement to sign Johnstone for a fee worth up to £10million.

A contract running until 2028 has been proposed to the England international, with the 31-year-old edging closer to an exit.

Johnstone joined the Eagles back in 2022 from West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer, where he became number one.

The goalkeeper has made 34 appearances for Crystal Palace, conceding 43 goals and keeping 11 clean sheets in that time.

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Do Crystal Palace need another goalkeeper transfer?

With Johnstone set to leave Crystal Palace, there may be a need to enter the market for a suitable backup goalkeeper option.

Remi Matthews has often been the third choice, though concerns may arise if the experienced shot-stopper is required in the instance of an injury as a second-choice player.

With Joe Whitworth set to develop on loan with Exeter City, there may be a long-term place in the team for the youngster.

So any signing of a backup would have to keep that in mind as the final few days of the summer transfer window approach.