Crystal Palace will reportedly compete with two other Premier League clubs for 28-year-old Spanish winger Alex Berenguer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Alex Berenguer is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. The Eagles are in the market for an offensive reinforcement heading into the summer transfer window. And they can potentially sign the 28-year-old Athletic Club winger in a Bosman move, although they face stiff competition from Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Who is Alex Berenguer?
Alex Berenguer has been among the most underrated attackers in La Liga in the last few years. A native of Baranain, the Spaniard graduated from the youth division at Osasuna and rose in prominence during his stint with the club. But his stock has soared after returning to Spain after a stint with Torino in October 2020.
The 28-year-old is enjoying an excellent 2023/24 campaign, amassing seven goals and three assists in 31 appearances across all competitions. But Berenguer might not be at Athletic Club for much longer after entering the final six months of his contract with the Basque outfit. Such a situation has piqued the interest of several well-known clubs.
The report by AS has claimed that an adventure in the Premier League might be on the cards for the Spanish winger heading into the summer transfer window. A three-way battle is brewing, with Crystal Palace competing with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford for Berenguer’s signature.
Premier League Move on the Horizon?
Crystal Palace’s interest in Alex Berenguer is understandable. The Eagles are in the market for an offensive reinforcement heading into the summer transfer window. They want someone to lead the line, with the inconsistencies of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Odsonne Edouard frustrating many managers. Eddie Nketiah has thus emerged as a target.
But Crystal Palace will likely bolster the offensive unit with at least two attackers, with wingers like Samuel Iling-Junior emerging as targets. But Berenguer is also an option worth considering, especially with his contract renewal talks with Athletic Club stalling.
However, Crystal Palace will be in a three-way Premier League battle for the 28-year-old Spanish winger, with Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers also keen on signing him. It will be interesting to see if Berenguer joins the Eagles in a Bosman move.
