For Ruben Kluivert, a transfer to the Premier League beckons six months after his arrival at Olympique Lyon. The 24-year-old Dutch defender is interested in Crystal Palace, reports transfer reporter Santi Aouna of FootMercato.
Kluivert only made the switch from Portuguese Casa Pia to Lyon six months ago. In France, the son of Patrick Kluivert and brother of Justin Kluivert needed some time to find his feet, but he is increasingly playing for Les Gones. In recent weeks, he has benefited from the absence of Moussa Niakhaté due to the Africa Cup.
After eighteen appearances in all competitions, in which Kluivert was deployed in all positions at the back, a new step beckons. Lyon and Crystal Palace are even already in negotiations, you know FootMercato. The Glaziers are said to be determined to bring the 1.87 meter tall man to Selhurst Park this winter. With a contract until mid-2030, Kluivert can provide Lyon with ‘much-needed financial resources’.
In addition to Kluivert, Crystal Palace is also said to be working on Joël Ordoñez. However, Club Brugge is high on the tree for the Ecuadorian. Time is running out for the clubs. The transfer market closes at 8 p.m. in both England and France.
Update: Ruben Kluivert will not leave Olympique Lyon on Deadline Day after all. Crystal Palace was specifically in the market for the Dutchman, but Foot Marketwhich itself came up with the scoop, now reports that Les Gones are opting for a transfer. Kluivert is of value to the French top club of yesteryear this season, which is why the management does not think they can gain any advantage from a transfer.
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