Crystal Palace to table £5.3m offer for star midfielder who featured at the World Cup

Crystal Palace have been linked with a move for Galatasaray star playmaker Younes Belhanda.

The 28-year-old featured for Morroco earlier this summer at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

According to the daily Turkish newspaper Aksam, Palace are preparing a bid for Belhanda.

Per the source, the London based club have set aside £5.3 million for the Morroco international.

The report goes onto state that Galatasaray are prepared to sell Belhanda this summer for the right price.

Galatasaray are being closely monitored by UEFA for financial fair play this season and are keen to offload their higher earners.

Belhanda recently returned to pre-season training with the rest of the Galatasaray squad.

The Lions will participate in the UEFA Champions League this season after lifting their 21st Turkish Super Lig title.

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Belhanda played a major role in the Lions title success with eight assists and three goals in 30 games last term.

Galatasaray take Akhisar in their opening game of the 2018/19 season.