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

Crystal 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.