Crystal Palace are one of several Premier League sides showing interest in Bodo/Glimt forward Jens Petter Hauge, according to TEAMtalk.
The Selhurst Park outfit were reportedly present in Germany this week to watch the 26-year-old winger in action during Bodo/Glimt’s 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, a match in which Hauge grabbed a late equaliser.
The Norway international has been in outstanding form for Bodo/Glimt this season, scoring 11 goals and registering nine assists in 38 appearances across all competitions.
Hauge, who returned to the Norwegian champions from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2024, remains under contract until December 2028.
Crystal Palace Eyeing Jens Petter Hauge:
According to TEAMtalk, Hauge would be open to a mid-season switch to the Premier League as interest from English clubs continues to grow.
Palace, alongside Leeds United, Brighton, Everton and Brentford, are all said to be monitoring the Norwegian, who has caught the eye in the Champions League this campaign.
In Bodo/Glimt’s maiden season in Europe’s elite competition, Hauge has already contributed three goals in his opening six appearances, including a brace in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham in September.
After that eye-catching performance, Spurs boss Thomas Frank described the forward as ‘fantastic’ and admitted he had wanted to sign Hauge for his former club Brentford ‘a long time ago’.
Hauge began his senior career with Bodo/Glimt before earning a move to AC Milan in October 2020. He featured 24 times during his sole season with the Rossoneri before heading out on loan to Frankfurt in August 2021.
He made the move to the Bundesliga side permanent the following year and went on to clock up 55 appearances in Germany, scoring three goals and laying on five assists.
Hauge has earned 13 caps for the Norway national team so far but has not been involved in the squad for their last eight matches.
Glasner Drops Palace Contract Update:
Palace are bracing themselves for a busy opening to January, both regarding transfer business and ongoing contract discussions with manager Oliver Glasner.
The Austrian coach has just over six months remaining on his Selhurst Park contract and recently acknowledged that talks over an extension have yet to reach a resolution.
Speaking to Sky Sport Austria, Glasner avoided putting a timeframe on any breakthrough with Palace but suggested negotiations over a new deal are likely to continue into the new year.