Crystal Palace midfielder Jefferson Lerma has been linked with a move away from the club this month.
The player does not have a contract expiring in the summer of 2026 and is a journalist Dominik Schneider claims Crystal Palace do not want to renew his contract. It seems they are willing to sanction his departure, and clubs from Turkey are interested in signing the player.
Jefferson Lerma needs a move
It would make sense for him to move on and sort out his long-term future. Palace may also want to sell him in January so they don’t lose him for free in the summer. It remains to be seen whether they can reach a deal that benefits them.
Lerma is not a key player for Crystal Palace and is unlikely to get regular opportunities in the second half of the season. The midfielder would like to move on. He is looking for a new challenge and moving to Turkey could be interesting for him.
Where will Lerma end up?
Besiktas and Galatasaray are interested in the player (h/t Sports Witness). Both clubs could offer him the opportunity to compete regularly and compete for trophies. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to move to Turkey this month.
Crystal Palace will look to recoup a reasonable sum from his departure if they plan to sell him. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
Crystal Palace have not been at their best in recent weeks and they will be desperate to make a strong recovery. It remains to be seen if they are willing to weaken the team in January. If they decide to sell their midfielder, they must first see if he can be replaced properly.
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