Cheick Doucoure has sent Lens fans a farewell message on Instagram as his proposed £22million transfer to Crystal Palace draws ever closer.
The 22-year-old Mali international has been Patrick Vieira’s number one target this summer and following lengthy negotiations with Lens a transfer fee understood to be around £22million has been agreed between the two clubs, with personal terms between the Eagles and Doucoure sorted early on talks.
Palace head out on their pre-season tour of Singapore and Australia this week, with the club keen to finalise the deal for their midfield target before then. football.london understands that securing a work permit for Doucoure has been the main reason for a delay in announcing his arrival though this should not hold up the deal for much longer.
