Crystal Palace are now stepping up efforts to secure the futures of two key first-team players, with new contracts and improved terms reportedly on the table.
The Eagles are working behind the scenes to tie down two important members of their squad, with both players expected to be offered significant wage increases as Palace look to prevent further transfer uncertainty.
One of the players has attracted strong interest from Liverpool, having been the subject of a failed summer approach. Despite wanting a move earlier in the window, a deal ultimately failed to materialise.
Now, Palace are moving quickly to change the situation.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, the club are prepared to offer new contracts to both players, with improved salaries designed to convince them to remain at Selhurst Park.
The player who attracted Liverpool’s attention is understood to be a particular priority, with Palace keen to put the summer transfer drama behind them and secure his long-term future.
Palace owner Steve Parish previously confirmed that the player had wanted to leave during the summer, but insisted the circumstances surrounding Liverpool’s approach made a deal impossible.
“It’s unfortunate with Ismaila, but that wasn’t really a situation that was of our doing.”
Parish explained that Liverpool’s initial offer was not considered sufficient for Palace to sanction a late-window departure.
He also acknowledged that the player would have welcomed the opportunity to leave if the right offer had arrived earlier in the window.
Now, however, the situation appears to be changing.
Palace are ready to put an improved contract on the table, with talks aimed at securing both players’ futures and ending speculation over their next moves.
The second player, who has also been an important part of Palace’s plans, is reportedly on relatively modest wages by Premier League standards — making an improved deal another priority for the club.
With the January transfer window approaching, Palace are looking to make sure neither player becomes the centre of another transfer saga.
For now, the message from Selhurst Park is clear: Palace want both players tied down — and they are prepared to pay more to make it happen.