Crystal Palace plotting move for Akpom as potential replacement for Ghana star
Published: May 01, 2023Crystal Palace are prepared to firm up their interest in Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom by launching a bid for his services.
According to TEAMtalk, the Eagles are targeting a move for Akpom as they seek a replacement for Ghana international Jordan Ayew.
The 31-year-old Ayew has just two months left on his contract with Crystal Palace and could be bidding his farewell to the club if he does not sign a contract extension in the coming months.
Palace are also keen on signing Akpom because Odsonne Edouard and Jean-Philippe Mateta have had an underwhelming season with the two strikers scoring six goals between them in this season's Premier League, while the future of Wilfried Zaha is up in the air with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea showing interest in the Ivory Coast dazzler.
Per the report, London-born Akpom is open to joining Crystal Palace regardless of whether or not Boro secure promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs.
Although the Super Eagles prospect has one year left on his contract, Boro have strengthened their bargaining power after the striker was recently named the Championship Player of the Season.
In addition, Akpom is also set to win the Championship top scorer award, having notched 28 goals, seven more than Coventry City's Viktor Gyökeres, heading into the final round of matches in the division.
The 27-year-old is also on the radar of German Bundesliga clubs Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach.
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