Crystal Palace’s bid for Christos Tzolis has hit a roadblock, with Club Brugge putting up a brick wall by declaring the 23-year-old attacker “not for sale” this summer. Palace had reportedly made a bid for Tzolis, but it fell €10 million short of the Belgian club’s price point.

Christos Tzolis’ Current Situation

– Club Brugge’s Stance: Club Brugge has taken a firm stance on not selling Tzolis, despite interest from several top clubs, including Crystal Palace, Roma, Bologna and Atalanta.

– Tzolis’ Understanding: According to reports, Tzolis understands Club Brugge’s position and seems to be aligned with the club’s decision.

– Recent Performance: Tzolis recently registered two assists in Club Brugge’s 3-1 win against Rangers in the Champions League.

Crystal Palace’s Transfer Plans

– Alternative Targets: With Tzolis potentially out of reach, Crystal Palace might focus on other targets, such as Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss, who has expressed interest in joining the Eagles.

– Loaning Hwang Hee-Chan: Palace are also exploring the possibility of loaning Hwang Hee-Chan from Wolves to strengthen their attacking options.

– Current Squad: The club has only added goalkeeper Walter Benitez and left-back Borna Sosa so far this transfer window.

Impact on Crystal Palace

– Attacking Options: The potential departure of Eberechi Eze to Tottenham Hotspur and the injury to Eddie Nketiah add pressure on Palace to secure new attacking talent.

– Transfer Window: The club is entering a critical phase of the transfer window, and their ability to strengthen their squad will be crucial in the coming weeks ¹.