Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia Fabrice Hawkins· 22 Aug 2026
Crystal Palace in talks for West Ham midfielder Magassa
Crystal Palace are stepping up their chase for West Ham's 22-year-old midfielder Soungoutou Magassa.
S. Magassa
player
Player
Soungoutou Magassa
Position
Midfielder
Current club
West Ham United
Linked club
Crystal Palace
What happened. Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham midfielder Soungoutou Magassa, with negotiations underway between the clubs.
- The 22-year-old has impressed at West Ham.
- A deal could be completed quickly.
- Palace want more physicality and defensive steel in midfield.
The move could strengthen Palace's midfield options if the talks progress.
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