Crystal Palace slap massive price-tag on Cheick Doucoure amid interest from Liverpool and PSG: Reports
According to Daily Mail journalist Sami Mokbel, Crystal Palace have slapped a massive £70 million price-tag on Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) target Cheick Doucoure.
Doucoure was a key player for Palace during the 2022-23 season, making 35 appearances across competitions. He joined the Eagles from Ligue 1 side Lens in 2022 in a deal worth £18.2 million.
The defensive midfielder enjoyed a brilliant debut campaign in England and was named Crystal Palace's Player of the Season.
PSG will be looking to challenge for the UEFA Champions League under Spanish coach Luis Enrique in the 2023-24 season. The Parisians want to add quality players all over the pitch and Doucoure has reportedly emerged as a target for the club.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have already let go of midfielders Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita this summer. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are reportedly set to join the Saudi Pro League as well.
Given the departures, Jurgen Klopp's side are interested in bolstering their midfield. Despite having signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already, the Reds are keen on making further reinforcements and have identified Doucoure as a primary target.
According to the aforementioned report, Palace will ask for a massive fee to let Doucoure leave, who is contracted to the club until 2027. However, PSG and Liverpool have the financial resources to complete a deal.
Kylian Mbappe's PSG future is a hot topic in the transfer market at the moment. The Frenchman has already refused to renew his contract with the Parisians beyond the 2023-24 season.
Real Madrid is the most likely destination for the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner. Mbappe, however, was linked with a move to Liverpool at the start of
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