Crystal Palace now eyeing shock move for Tottenham star who is ready to quit

Crystal Palace have reportedly emerged as shock contenders to sign a high-profile Tottenham star who is expected to leave the club this summer.

Palace braced for pivotal summer overhaul
This summer promises to be one of the most transformative periods at Selhurst Park in years.

Oliver Glasner will depart at the end of the season, Adam Wharton is anticipated to follow—potentially for a nine-figure fee—and a team that lifted the FA Cup and Community Shield just a year ago now faces a major rebuild under a new manager and with a fresh identity.

The search for a new head coach has already hit hurdles. Andoni Iraola was Palace’s top target, but the Bournemouth boss—who has confirmed he will leave the Vitality Stadium this summer—is expected to go elsewhere, according to Sky Sports.

Meanwhile, Thomas Frank, who was sacked by Tottenham in February after a difficult spell, has reportedly been approached by Steve Parish.

Frank’s seven-year track record at Brentford, where he consistently overachieved while developing talents like Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo, and David Raya, is said to be the main reason for Parish’s interest.

Romero a shock target for Palace
Beyond the managerial hunt, Palace are also working on summer signings—and one unexpected name has emerged. Sports Boom reports that Palace have made tentative inquiries about Cristian Romero.

The Tottenham captain appears increasingly likely to leave north London this summer. The 27-year-old has a relegation release clause in his contract, which runs until 2029.

With Spurs sitting in the bottom three, still winless in the Premier League in 2026, and now without their injured captain for the rest of the season after a knee injury at Sunderland, the clause could well be triggered.

The Argentine World Cup winner has no interest in playing in the Championship and is said to be “ready to quit” Tottenham this summer. However, given that he has previously been linked with clubs like Real Madrid, Palace registering interest comes as a major surprise.

Steve Parish faces an uphill battle, with competition from across Europe and the Premier League expected to be fierce for a defender who would also command a significant transfer fee.

For Palace, landing a center-back of Romero’s caliber would be a major statement signing for a club in transition. Whether they can secure a new manager, retain enough of their squad, and still pull off such a move is the challenge that lies ahead.