Crystal Palace have identified Red Bull Salzburg’s Bartosz Mazurek as a target and have made a strong push to bring him to the Premier League.
The 19-year-old’s rise has already caught Crystal Palace’s attention, and the Austrian club risk losing him in January or next summer.
He came up through the ranks of Jagiellonia Białystok’s academy and made his way into their first team in 2025. The midfielder played 1,913 minutes in 34 matches, managing three goals and four assists.
This had convinced Red Bull Salzburg to invest around €7m to acquire his signature in the summer window.
Crystal Palace take action
At the Austrian club, he mainly operated in the middle of the pitch, scoring two goals and contributing six assists in 23 matches.
His performances have caught the attention of Crystal Palace, and Kanał Sportowy covers the latest.
Besides the UEFA Conference League winners, FC Porto are in the mix to sign the Poland U21 international. Journalist Mateusz Borek has shared an update about the Eagles and states that they have tabled an offer to sign Bartosz Mazurek.
“I think Bartosz Mazurek’s Salzburg story won’t last long. I know there were discussions during the player’s management’s recent Champions League match against André Villas-Boas [Porto president]. It would be a good place for him to develop,” he said.
“However, I think it will be difficult to achieve. Because England beckons. It’s not Mazurek’s fault that he would want to take the next step and wait for the big things.”
“But if Salzburg is offered a very good financial opportunity, the club will simply sell him. From what I understand, Crystal Palace already has an offer of €30m on the table, and they’re not the only club in the big game that would like to have Mazurek.”
Mazurek or Kanał Sportowy haven’t specified whether the offer is for the winter market or after this season.
Encouragement for Crystal Palace
Bartosz Mazurek has been speaking to Meczyki.pl revealing his two dream destinations, including the Premier League.
“As I said, my dream club is Real Madrid, and I believe I will fulfil my dream,” Mazurek explained.
“England, for sure, too, because it’s the highest level you can reach. I think those two leagues excite me the most.”
