Club ‘will not block’ Crystal Palace target’s exit – Wants to leave, loan with obligation could ‘satisfy’ everyone

Currently using captain Joel Ward as their starting right-back, Crystal Palace need to think about the future of the role.

Neither the 33-year-old nor his back up, Nathaniel Clyne, are getting any younger, which is why seeing the Eagles eyeing up a 24-year-old in the role isn’t surprising.

The news comes from Nice-Matin, who report that Crystal Palace are interested in Jordan Lotomba, currently contracted to OGC Nice in France.

Seemingly pushed to one side by new manager Francesco Farioli, the Switzerland international isn’t enjoying his situation and has ‘shared his intention of finding a new challenge’.

In fact, he’s of interest to a number of foreign clubs, including Crystal Palace, as it’s explained both the Eagles and VfL Wolfsburg ‘came to gather information’ over the past few months.

Regarding a transfer, Nice ‘will not block’ Lotomba’s exit, but they will also not undersell him, meaning a reasonable offer will need to be made for them to agree to him leaving.

In fact, a loan with an obligation to buy could ‘satisfy all parties’, including the player, who could be enticed at the idea of playing in the Premier League at a club where he could have a long-term future.