Crystal Palace etsii tulevaisuuden tähtiä Ezen lähdön jälkeen Yeremy Pino ja Bilal El Khannouss siirtohuhujen kärjessä
It wasn’t the kind of twist Crystal Palace fans were hoping for this summer. One of their brightest lights, Eberechi Eze, packed his bags for Arsenal in a blockbuster £60 million move––and in doing so, left a hole right at the heart of Roy Hodgson’s squad.
But Palace aren’t sulking. Instead, they’re plotting something bold: not one replacement, but two. The South London club is moving with unusual aggression, ready to gamble big in the transfer market to rebuild their attack with fresh energy and long-term talent.
Yeremy Pino: The Spanish Flare Player Who Thrives 1v1
The first name on Palace’s wish list is a familiar one in Spain: Yeremy Pino, Villarreal’s 22-year-old winger who has already made waves both in La Liga and with the Spanish national team.
Quick, direct, and fearless when taking on defenders, Pino has been one of Villarreal’s most exciting prospects for several seasons. His versatility––able to operate on either flank––would give Hodgson something Palace have lacked since Wilfried Zaha’s departure: a true one-on-one threat who can tilt a game in seconds.
- Age: 22
- Price tag: around £48m
- Style: explosive winger, technical dribbler
Talks with Villarreal are said to be well advanced, and optimism is growing that Selhurst Park could soon be his new home.
Bilal El Khannouss: Morocco’s Midfield Jewel
The other player on Hodgson’s radar comes from the heart of midfield: Bilal El Khannouss, the 21-year-old playmaker who emerged at Genk and recently joined Leicester. But despite his short stay there, the Moroccan international could already be heading out.
Elegant on the ball, quick-thinking, and always looking to slip passes through defensive lines, El Khannouss is the type of creative midfielder who could fill the exact void Eze leaves behind.
- Age: 21
- Price tag: £30–35m
- Style: creative No.10 with vision and flair
Tottenham were sniffing around too, but reports suggest El Khannouss has his heart set on Palace. The fact he was left out of Leicester’s weekend squad only stoked rumors further.
Spending Big to Think Ahead
For Palace, this isn’t just about patching up a hole. It’s about setting down a marker. Lose one star for £60m? Fine. Invest nearly £85m to bring in two promising internationals.
- Out: Eberechi Eze, £60m to Arsenal
- In: Yeremy Pino + Bilal El Khannouss, potentially £80–85m combined
The logic is bold: turn one painful departure into a chance to reshape the squad for both now and the future. Where Pino brings energy and width, El Khannouss could provide the creative glue through the middle.
The Gamble
Of course, ambition comes with risk. This is a huge outlay for Palace, arguably the biggest in their modern era. If either player struggles to adapt to the Premier League––something that has tripped up many young imports before––the club could find itself under financial pressure.
But if it works? Palace might not be just fighting for mid-table comfort. They could be eyeing those coveted European spots. And as a club, they’d cement their reputation as a place where young talents can grow into stars.
What Comes Next
Palace’s season has already shown flashes of promise, even if results have been uneven. The supporters at Selhurst Park have been spoiled with some ambitious football over the last few years, and the arrival of players like Pino and El Khannouss could lift the atmosphere another notch.
Imagine that: the Spanish winger flying down the touchline, the Moroccan playmaker threading passes through tight defenses, and Hodgson––or whoever leads Palace next––shaping a young, hungry attack capable of surprising the league.
The money is on the table, the opportunities are clear. Now all that’s left is for the deals to go through.
The question for fans: Can Yeremy Pino and Bilal El Khannouss truly step into Eze’s shoes––or even push Palace beyond what he managed to achieve?
Alternative Headlines:
- Two for One: Palace Look to Replace Eze With Double Transfer Swoop
- From Loss to Rebuild: Palace Ready to Roll the Dice After Eze Exit
- Crystal Palace Betting Big: Pino and El Khannouss in Line After Eze’s Departure
