Barcelona have been linked with a move for Hull City winger Jaden Philogene, also a target for Crystal Palace and Everton.
According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have decided to abandon the pursuit of Hull City winger Jaden Philogene. The Englishman is a target for Premier League clubs like Crystal Palace and Everton.
Philogene has had an impressive 2023/24 season with the EFL Championship outfit, and he contributed towards 18 goals in all competitions. As iterated, the highly-rated winger is on the radar of Crystal Palace and Everton as well.
Barcelona need to bring in a quality winger this summer, and the 22-year-old would have been a quality long-term investment for them. They even considered a loan-to-buy move for the Englishman.
Philogene has the quality to compete at the highest level and play for the biggest clubs in the world. A move to Barcelona would have been exciting opportunity for him, and he would have been able to compete for major trophies with them. The player will certainly be disappointed with the Catalan club’s decision to walk away from the move.
Crystal Palace and Everton keen
It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace and Everton are willing to provide him with a route to the Premier League this summer. The Eagles will need to sign a quality winger especially after the departure of Michael Olise. The Frenchman has joined Bayern Munich this summer, and he will have to be replaced adequately. The Hull City winger would be a quality long-term replacement.
On the other hand, Everton have been searching for a quality attacker since the departure of Anthony Gordon, and the Hull City attacker seems like the ideal fit for them. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be an exciting option for the player as well, and he would get to compete at a high level.
Crystal Palace and Everton could provide him with the platform to showcase his abilities in the top flight. If the English winger manages to impress with the two clubs, he will be able to join elite clubs in the near future.
The 22-year-old has the physical and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Crystal Palace or Everton can secure an agreement with the Tigers for his signature.
