Crystal Palace are reportedly keen on signing 20-year-old Dutch prodigy Rav van den Berg from Championship club Middlesbrough.
According to a report by Football Insider, Crystal Palace want to sign 20-year-old Middlesbrough defender Rav van den Berg, and it will be interesting to see if they can agree on a deal with Middlesbrough for him.
The 20-year-old is versatile enough to operate as a central defender as well as a full-back. He could prove to be a quality long-term investment for the Eagles. The Netherlands under-21 international is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could be a key player for Crystal Palace with the right guidance.
The Eagles need to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit, and it will be interesting to see if they can get a deal done for the young defender. Marc Guehi has been linked with an exit in recent months, and Joachim Andersen has already left the club.
Rav van den Berg could benefit from Premier League move
A move to the Premier League could be an exciting opportunity for Rav van den Berg. He would get to showcase his qualities at a higher level and compete in the top flight. Regular football in the Premier League could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his tremendous potential.
Crystal Palace are a big club, and they could provide him with the platform he needs right now. It remains to be seen whether Middlesbrough are prepared to sanction his departure. The 20-year-old is an asset for Boro, and they might feel that keeping him at the club for the long term would be beneficial.
With that said, Crystal Palace certainly have the financial muscle to tempt the Championship club into selling the player. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with the lucrative proposal to sign the defender in the coming weeks.
If Crystal Palace can negotiate a reasonable fee for the young defender, he could prove to be an excellent signing for them. There is no doubt that the 20-year-old will improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a reliable Premier League defender and justify the investment in the long-term. The Dutchman could even prove to be a bargain for the Eagles.
