Crystal Palace have reportedly agreed on personal terms with Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure over a summer move to Selhurst Park, though they are yet to agree on a transfer fee with the Ligue 1 side.
The 22-year-old has been the subject of continued transfer interest from the Eagles over the last month, with Palace boss Patrick Vieira keen to boost his midfield ranks ahead of the 2022/23 season. The Frenchman is said to be a keen admirer of Doucoure and has made him the club’s number one transfer target ahead of the transfer window officially opening on Friday, June 10.
Doucoure played 37 games for Lens last season primarily as a defensive midfielder, scoring his only goal of the campaign during a 3-0 victory over Nice in Ligue 1. Palace have regularly utilised Senegal international Cheikhou Kouyate in the holding role of Vieira’s preferred 4-3-3 formation this season, though the 32-year-old is yet to agree terms on a new contract with his current deal expiring at the end of June.
