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Young Eagles pair eyeing moves away from Selhurst Park in pursuit of first-team football

Crystal Palace striker Jemiah Umolu is expected to leave the club on a permanent deal this summer.

Standard Sport understands that the 20-year-old is keen for regular first-team minutes, having found opportunities hard to come by since moving to Palace from West Ham in 2024.

Umolu had been expected to leave Palace on loan in January after he was recalled from a season-long loan at League Two leaders Bromley.

Umolu is now exploring his options ahead of the summer as he eyes a permanent move away from the club.

Jemiah Umolu spent the first half of this season on loan in League Two with Bromley

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An FA Youth Cup winner while at West Ham, Umolu joined Palace’s academy in July 2024 and lifted the Premier League International Cup in his debut season.

He joined Port Vale on loan in the second half of last season as they secured promotion to League One before struggling for minutes at Bromley.

England Under-20 international Mofe Jemide is also assessing his options ahead of a potential move this summer, with interest from clubs abroad in signing the Palace defender on loan or permanently.

It is understood that PSV, Alaves and Celta Vigo hold interest in the 19-year-old, who has yet to make his senior debut for Palace. All options remain on the table, though, and discussions are set to take place around potential first-team opportunities at Palace next season.

Derby County loanee David Ozoh, meanwhile, is said to be relaxed about his contract situation, with the midfielder having the option to extend his contract, which runs until 2027, by an additional year.