Crystal Palace are reportedly looking to improve their defensive unit by signing Trai Hume from Sunderland.
According to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Crystal Palace are hoping to sign 22-year-old right-back Trai Hume from EFL Championship club Sunderland this month, and it will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with the Black Cats.
The 22-year-old has been a key player for Sunderland this season, and they will not want to lose him midway through the season. Trai Hume has two assists across all competitions for the Black Cats, and he has been solid at the back as well.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be an exciting one for the young defender, and Crystal Palace could provide him with the platform to showcase his qualities in the English top flight.
It will be interesting to see if the Eagles follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign the defender in the coming weeks. Crystal Palace need to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window if they want to finish high up the table. It has been a mediocre season for them so far, and they will look to bounce back strongly.
Crystal Palace need quality additions
Crystal Palace are currently 15th in the league table, and they are very much in the fight for survival. They cannot afford to be complacent in the coming weeks. The South London outfit need to make the most of the January transfer window and improve their squad.
Meanwhile, a club of their stature should be fighting for a place in the top half, and it remains to be seen whether they can turn things around. The Northern Irish defender has a contract with Sunderland until 2027, and he is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition. The Black Cats will demand a premium for him if Crystal Palace come calling this month. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
Hume is quite young and he could improve further with coaching and experience. He could develop into a key player for the Londoners. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace also have other Sunderland players on their radar, including Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg.
