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Bisseck Rejects Crystal Palace

Inter Milan defender Yann Aurel Bisseck has rejected a €32 million offer from Crystal Palace, as confirmed by Gazzetta dello Sport. The German centre-back, who featured 46 times last season and contributed three goals, has made it clear he’s not looking for a move away from the San Siro.

Despite Palace’s substantial bid, Inter have valued Bisseck at no less than €40 million. According to the Gazzetta, “The Nerazzurri have set the price at at least €40 million, but they don’t need to sell him.” His ability to operate centrally, as well as on both flanks of a back three, adds to his value for Inter boss Chivu. As Gazzetta notes, “Bisseck is the epitome of versatility… The message is clear: if no one leaves, then the defence stays as it is.”

De Winter in Limbo

With Bisseck staying put, Inter’s interest in Genoa’s Koni De Winter now depends on outgoings. Inter must sell before they can buy, and the Belgian defender—valued at €25 million—has drawn interest from Bournemouth. The Premier League club are reportedly ready to cash in on Ilya Zabarnyi, who is set for a €70 million move to PSG.

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Gazzetta dello Sport adds, “De Winter costs at least €25—negotiable—and has ended up in the English club’s sights.” However, for Inter, the priority is squad stability. “If no one leaves, then the defence stays as it is,” is the position from Appiano Gentile.

Lookman Pursuit Continues

In attack, Inter’s chase for Ademola Lookman remains active. A €45 million bid, including bonuses, has been tabled with Atalanta, and Lookman has reportedly rejected interest from Napoli and Atletico Madrid. Gazzetta dello Sport revealed, “Inter is the only option,” for the Nigerian forward.

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From a Crystal Palace fan’s perspective, the rejection by Bisseck is both disappointing and telling. A €32 million bid is no small commitment for a club like Palace, and the fact that it wasn’t enough—despite Bisseck not being a guaranteed starter at Inter—shows the growing difficulty mid-tier Premier League clubs face in landing top European talent.

There’s also a broader concern here about ambition and recruitment strategy. Palace have been crying out for defensive reinforcements, especially with the prospect of Marc Guéhi attracting interest from bigger clubs. Missing out on Bisseck feels like a missed opportunity to add a versatile, young defender who could have become a key figure in South London.

Moreover, fans might question whether Palace are overpaying or being too reactive. If €32 million isn’t enough for a player who’s not first-choice, should the club be targeting less-established but more attainable options?

The De Winter angle adds another layer. Bournemouth are moving quickly, and if they secure the Belgian, it’s another case of a Premier League rival outpacing Palace in the market. Supporters may fairly wonder: where is the urgency? The club needs to act decisively if it wants to progress beyond mid-table obscurity.

This situation underscores the growing competition for quality players and the need for Palace to better align ambition with execution.