Crystal Palace ‘will prepare offer’ for £10m international star midfielder in January
Premier League side Crystal Palace are preparing a January bid for the Turkey international star Ozan Tufan.
The Eagles boss Roy Hodgson is expected to make changes to his squad over the January transfer window to boost Palace’s chances of survival.
According to the journeyman Turkish manager Hikmet Karaman, Palace have been keeping tabs on Tufan in recent weeks.
Karaman told Turkish news outlet Fotomac that Palace chairman Steve Parish and manager Roy Hodgson are long-time admirers of Tufan.
“Both president Steve Parish and Roy Hodgson have long been telling me about Ozan and have seen him in many games, including national team games. They will prepare an offer for Fenerbahce,” Karaman told Fotomac.
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Per the source, Fenerbahce have placed a £10 million price tag on the Turkey international.
Tufan has already racked up 31 Turkey national team caps at the age of 22.
The box-to-box midfielder started for Fenerbahce during their 3-3 draw with Kayserispor on Monday night.
The Istanbul giants currently sit eighth in the Turkish Super League with 16 points after ten games.
Crystal Palace take on their London rivals Tottenham this weekend in the Premier League.
