Crystal Palace have suffered a significant blow in their striker search after Angers forward Sidiki Cherif chose to join Fenerbahce instead of moving to Selhurst Park. The setback leaves Oliver Glasner’s side scrambling for attacking reinforcements with the transfer deadline approaching. According to Caughtoffside.com.
Palace striker pursuit derailed as Fenerbahce win Cherif race
Palace had made considerable progress in their pursuit of the Angers striker, including reaching an agreement on personal terms with Sidiki Cherif. However, journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Fenerbahce moved decisively to secure the deal ahead of their Premier League rivals.
A verbal agreement has been struck between Angers and Fenerbahce, with Cherif set to join the Turkish club initially on loan with an obligation to buy. The deal structure appears to have appealed to both the French club and the player, offering regular football in a side competing for domestic honours.
The missed opportunity represents a considerable setback for Palace, particularly given the timing pressures they face. With Jean-Philippe Mateta edging closer to an AC Milan move and the transfer window closing on Monday, Glasner’s side are working against the clock to secure attacking reinforcements.
Palace’s attention has now shifted firmly towards Jørgen Strand Larsen, the Norway international currently at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The club remain confident of securing his signature despite strong competition from other Premier League sides, as they push for a decisive move in the window’s final stages.
