Crystal Palace Make New Bid for Lille Defender Pape Souaré
Crystal Palace have renewed their interest in Lille’s left-back Pape Souaré, submitting a fresh offer reportedly worth €4.8 million, according to The Sun.
The English Premier League club’s revised bid follows an earlier proposal of €3.5 million that Lille considered insufficient. The French club’s management, known as the Dogues, have indicated that they are open to negotiations given the increased offer.
Souaré, whose contract with Lille runs until June 2017, is currently preparing to represent Senegal at the 2015 African Cup of Nations. The 23-year-old defender has featured prominently for Lille this season, making 12 appearances in Ligue 1.
This move by Crystal Palace underlines their intent to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new season, as they aim to secure Premier League survival. Lille, meanwhile, are weighing their options carefully, balancing Souaré’s importance to the squad with the financial realities of the transfer market.
With the transfer window heating up, Lille’s decision on Souaré’s future will be closely watched by football fans in both France and England.
