Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Ivory Coast striker Evann Guessand after reaching an agreement confirmed with Aston Villa over the framework of a transfer.
The two Premier League clubs have settled on a loan deal that includes an option to buy, with the total value expected to be in the region of €30m.
The move would see the 24-year-old remain in English football while taking what is widely seen as a significant step forward in his career.
Attention has now shifted to the final stages of the transfer, with Crystal Palace holding talks with the player’s representatives to agree personal terms.
Those discussions are ongoing and are viewed as the final hurdle before the deal can be formally completed.
Guessand has attracted interest following a series of strong performances, which have placed him firmly on the radar of clubs looking to reinforce their attacking options.
Palace’s move reflects a clear intent to strengthen their forward line, with the club acting decisively once the opportunity arose.
Although Aston Villa will retain a degree of control through the option-to-buy structure, the agreement represents a major development in the player’s future.
The arrangement allows all parties to assess the move over time while keeping the door open for a permanent transfer should the spell prove successful.
If the remaining negotiations progress as expected, Guessand could join the London-based squad within the coming days.
That would allow him to integrate quickly and begin preparations with his prospective new team.
For the player, the proposed switch offers continuity in the Premier League and the chance to build on recent momentum.
For Crystal Palace, it signals ambition in the transfer market and a clear plan to bolster their attacking resources.
While the deal has not yet been finalised, the broad agreement between the clubs marks a decisive step.
All that remains is the conclusion of contractual talks, which would pave the way for Guessand’s arrival and confirm one of the latest moves of the current transfer window.
