Sky: Crystal Palace want Milan defender to replace Guehi – negotiations ‘not progressing’

Crystal Palace are currently pursuing possible deals for three centre-backs with Marc Guehi pushing to join Liverpool, and one belongs to AC Milan.

One of the big stories of the day in England is whether Guehi will be allowed to go and join Liverpool, and it seems to depend on whether Palace can get a replacement through the door before the deadline.

Palace eyeing Pavlovic

According to Sky Sports, Brighton defender Igor Julio is undergoing a medical with the Eagles ahead of what would be a loan with option to buy deal. However, there are concerns West Ham may yet hijack the operation late on.

So, they are looking into alternative names. Oliver Glasner is ‘keen for the club to complete a deal’ for Milan’s Strahinja Pavlovic, although the latest Sky have been told is that ‘negotiations are not currently progressing’.

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Given that Milan are looking to sign a central defender, letting another leave would certainly seem very unlikely especially so late in the mercato. As a reminder, the Joe Gomez deal is now off, despite the fact Guehi could still move to Liverpool.

Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse has undergone a medical with the south London club and his signing is expected to be confirmed shortly, so he would bolster the centre-back position.