Crystal Palace’s pursuit of RC Lens’ Andy Diouf has hit a setback, with the Ligue 1 club firmly rejecting their offer.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who joined Lens from Basel, has yet to live up to the high expectations set during his time in Switzerland. In 19 appearances this season, Diouf has contributed just one goal and one assist, failing to make the same impact that earned him attention from top clubs.
Despite his struggles at Lens, the French club is unwilling to part with the talented midfielder. Reports from Fabrizio Romano confirm that Palace’s approach for Diouf has been swiftly turned down, as Lens remains determined to hold on to the young star.
With Crystal Palace eager to bolster their midfield, the potential transfer appears increasingly unlikely to come to fruition.
The future of the Frenchman now remains uncertain, with his next steps at Lens likely to be closely watched in the coming months.
