Crystal Palace have now refused to sign Evann Guessand despite clear pathway to a deal

Crystal Palace have now refused to sign Evann Guessand despite clear pathway to a dealCrystal Palace have decided against pursuing a move for Evann Guessand, according to The Athletic.

>The Eagles had a £28 million option to make his loan move from Aston Villa permanent but decided against it.

>Palace also opted against working to sign the 25-year-old Ivory Coast international through a different agreement than the one in the loan deal.

>Crystal Palace took Guessand on loan for six months, but while his tenure ended with silverware, it was quite unremarkable. He leaves Selhurst Park with only two goals.

>He failed to show the dynamism that made him a very feared forward in France and will be on the market this summer.

Who should Palace get to replace Guessand?With Guessand moving on, Palace should target a young right-sided attacker capable of pushing Ismaila Sarr for a starting place.

>Brennan Johnson has also struggled in Crystal Palace colours, and if possible, the club needs to try and move him on before getting a replacement.

>One intriguing option is Barcelona’s Roony Bardghji. The highly rated Swedish winger is blessed with excellent close control, creativity and an eye for goal.

>After arriving in Spain, he could benefit from regular Premier League football, making a season-long loan an attractive solution for both clubs.

>He struggled to get game time behind Lamine Yamal, but will likely see more of it in South London.

>Another exciting candidate Palace should consider is Paris Saint-Germain teenage sensation Ibrahim Mbaye.

>He is reportedly on his way out of the French club in search of playing time.

>The Senegalese ace is regarded as one of the club’s brightest academy products, possessing pace, direct dribbling and confidence in one-on-one situations.

>He is already an exciting international and comes from an academy renowned for producing top footballers, such as Christopher Nkunku, Mike Maignan, and Adrien Rabiot.