Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing 21-year-old Celtic attacker Liel Abada at the end of the season.
According to a report from Football Insider, Liel Abada attracted the attention of Crystal Palace. And the Eagles are looking to make a move for the 21-year-old Celtic attacker during the summer transfer window.
The winger has had a fallout with Ange Postecoglou, and Crystal Palace are looking to take advantage of the situation. However, Palace will have to ensure that they preserve their status as a Premier League club if they want to sign the Israeli winger. Abada is unlikely to join a club in the Championship next season.
It has been a disappointing season for Crystal Palace so far, and they are currently fighting to avoid relegation. The massive win over Leeds United in their last outing will have come as a major morale boost.
So it remains to be seen whether Roy Hodgson can guide his side to safety. Meanwhile, Abada has already proven his quality in the Scottish Championship, and he will be hoping to make a step up in his career. The opportunity to play for a Premier League side will be an attractive proposition for the 21-year-old.
Crystal Palace have managed to sign Odsonne Edouard from Celtic in the past, and they will be hoping to complete a successful raid of the Scottish club once again. Abada will add pace, flair and goals to the Crystal Palace attack next season. The 21-year-old has 12 goals and four assists to his name across all competitions this season, and he has the potential to develop further.
Playing against top-class defenders in the Premier League will only help improve the footballer and accelerate his development. The Scottish club signed the player for a fee of around £3.6 million back in 2021, and the winger is valued at £7-10 million right now. Meanwhile, recent reports have linked Crystal Palace with several attackers, including Santiago Gimenez.
The reported asking price seems like a bargain for a player of his potential, and Crystal Palace certainly have the financial resources to pull off the transfer at the end of the season. Abada will be hoping to play regularly in the Premier League next season and establish himself as one of the most talented young attackers in England.
