Crystal Palace have emerged as contenders to sign Millwall center-back Japhet Tanganga, joining several Premier League clubs vying for the defender’s signature this summer.
The Eagles are among five top-flight English sides monitoring the 26-year-old, who carries a modest £1.2 million release clause in his contract at The Den.
Tanganga, of Congolese descent through his parents, has reportedly expressed preference for a move to mainland Europe, with Germany and France his desired destinations.
The former Tottenham academy product enjoyed an impressive Championship campaign, making 40 appearances as Millwall narrowly missed playoff contention with an eighth-place finish.
According to The Sun, the affordable buyout clause has sparked widespread interest in the versatile defender, who only joined Millwall from Spurs last summer.
Tanganga’s ability to play across the backline – including right-back and center-half positions – makes him an attractive, cost-effective option for clubs seeking defensive reinforcements.
While Palace view Tanganga as potential competition for Joachim Andersen and Marc Guéhi, the defender’s continental ambitions could complicate any English move.
His physicality and Championship experience last season demonstrated capabilities that could translate well to both Premier League and European top-flight competitions.
