CRYSTAL PALACE have joined the race to land Schalke defender Ozan Kabak, according to reports.
The Turkish international, 20, has been linked with moves to Manchester United, Leicester and Liverpool.
Schalke defender Ozan Kabak is a target for the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
But Eagles boss Roy Hodgson is ready to make his move this month as he looks to add youth to his side.
Palace’s squad has the highest average age in the top flight this season and the club want to look towards the future to replace their veterans.
Current centre-backs James Tomkins and Mamadou Sakho are out of contract at the end of the season.
While Scott Dann, 33, and Gary Cahill, 35, are reaching the end of their careers and Hodgson is eager to address the issue.
The Daily Mail say Schalke are willing to listen to offers for talented Kabak in the region of £25million.
They had initially wanted £40m for him but have lowered their asking price as they sit bottom of the Bundesliga.
Kabak, who has seven caps for his country, joined Schalke for around £12m in June 2019 following just half a season with Stuttgart.
Prior to that, he won the Turkish title with Galatasaray and his physical style of play makes him a great match for the Premier League.
United’s interest in Kabak will make Palace’s pursuit more challenging but the promise of instant first team football could sway his decision.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
