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Leeds to battle Crystal Palace for 29-G/A attacking sensation this summer

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By:Saikat
21 March 2026 at 02:00

Leeds United are interested in signing the FC Midtjylland winger Aral Simsir at the end of the season.

The 23-year-old has been exceptional this season, scoring 11 goals and 18 assists in all competitions. He is set to secure a big move in the summer, and Leeds could use his creativity, goals and unpredictability in the final third.

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Leeds and Palace keen on Aral Simsir

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Leeds United and Crystal Palace are closely monitoring his development and are expected to make a move in the summer.

It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can get the deal done. Both clubs need more quality on the flanks, and Simsir would be a super long-term acquisition. He is a young player with a lot of potential and the technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League. He will look to hit the ground running in the Premier League if the move goes through.

Simsir will look to establish himself as a regular international for Turkey, and they move to the Premier League will certainly help him.

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Where will Simsir end up?

Leeds are currently fighting for survival in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if they can secure safety. It will help them attract top talent in the summer.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace recently won the FA Cup and the Community Shield. They will be an attractive destination for the 23-year-old.

It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can get the deal done.

FC Midtjylland will not want to let a key player like him leave easily, and they could demand a premium for his signature.

Newcastle plot shock swoop to steal Crystal Palace target with £40m move

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Newcastle plot shock swoop to steal Crystal Palace target with £40m move

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By:Saikat
20 March 2026 at 23:30

Crystal Palace are looking to improve the midfield unit in the summer, and they are keen on Nicolo Barella.

The 29-year-old has done quite well in Italy, and the opportunity to move to the Premier League could be interesting for him. Barella is at the peak of his career, and this could be his final opportunity to try out a new challenge.

Barella has also been linked with Liverpool.

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Palace want Nicolo Barella

Crystal Palace is preparing a formal proposal to get the deal done, and they could offer around €70 million (£60m) in order to sign the player. It will be interesting to see if they can convince the Italian international to join the club. They are not the only Premier League club interested in the player, and Newcastle United are among them, according to reports from Spain.

They are hoping to hijack Barella’s move to the London club with a £40 million offer. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can get the deal done.

Crystal Palace need more creativity and control in the middle of the park, and the 29-year-old could make an immediate impact. He is a top-quality player who has proven himself for club and country. He has the physicality and technical attributes to succeed in English football as well.

Newcastle could use Barella

Similarly, Newcastle could use a player with his quality as well. Bruno Guimaraes has been heavily linked with a move away from the club, and Barella could be a quality alternative.

It will be interesting to see if the Italian is willing to join either club.

Barella plays for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he might prefer to join a team where he can compete for league titles and the UEFA Champions League. The move to Crystal Palace or Newcastle might come across as a step down for him.

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