"Cherif had emerged as a leading candidate to strengthen Palace's attacking options, with head coach Oliver Glasner keen to secure a reliable replacement for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Palace were understood to have made significant progress, including reaching an agreement on personal terms with the Angers striker. However, the Premier League side have now been beaten to the deal by Fenerbahce, who moved decisively to wrap up negotiations."
"A verbal agreement has reportedly been struck between Angers and Fenerbahce, with Cherif set to arrive in Istanbul initially on loan, accompanied by an obligation to buy. The structure of the deal appears to have appealed to both the French club and the player, offering regular football and a prominent role in a side competing for domestic honours and European qualification."
Crystal Palace targeted Angers forward Sidiki Cherif to strengthen their centre-forward options and reportedly reached agreement on personal terms. Fenerbahce moved quickly and struck a verbal agreement with Angers for Cherif to join initially on loan with an obligation to buy, offering the player regular football and a prominent role. Jean-Philippe Mateta is expected to move to AC Milan, leaving Palace short of proven striking options. The timing leaves Palace racing the transfer deadline to find a replacement. Attention has shifted to Jørgen Strand Larsen at Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Palace confident despite competition.
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