Crystal Palace are plotting several additions in January, and the right wing-back position is one area that could come under focus. Oliver Glasner currently lacks a reliable deputy for Daniel Munoz, something that was exposed by Nathaniel Clyne’s showing in the role during the weekend loss to Leeds.
A shortlist of targets is being assembled by officials at Selhurst Park, and one player linked with a potential move is Sacha Boey. The defender, who has also been mentioned as a target for Newcastle and West Ham, has found opportunities limited at Bayern Munich and could now be poised for a switch to the Premier League.
Crystal Palace handed encouragement over January move for Sacha Boey:
According to Fussball Transfers (via Sport Witness), a deal may be achievable for as little as €15m, with Bayern director Max Eberl having indicated that fringe players like Boey could be allowed to depart in January.
“There could always be a player who’s perhaps a bit dissatisfied and who, now that the injured players are returning, says: ‘I want to do something different’.”
Should Crystal Palace move for Sacha Boey?
Boey would represent a strong addition to Glasner’s squad, given his ability to challenge Munoz for the starting right wing-back role. However, the report also suggests Crystal Palace are reluctant to meet the €15m valuation, which could see them miss out on completing a deal.
It remains to be seen how Crystal Palace navigate the upcoming January transfer window. Alongside a new right wing-back, the club are also planning to recruit another winger, a move made more pressing by Ismaila Sarr’s absence at the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.