Exclusive: Major Crystal Palace blow as Jesse Derry set for talks with Euro giants
Crystal Palace starlet Jesse Derry is free to speak to interested clubs from next week after rejecting a pro deal at Selhurst Park, sources have told Football Insider.
Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig and Atletico Madrid all leading the chase for his signature, with the skilful winger, 17, likely to move overseas when his contract expires at Selhurst Park.
His potential move abroad will come as a major blow for Palace as they will only receive minimal training compensation rather than if he moved to a club in England.
England Under-18 international Derry is highly-regarded, having impressed for club and country at youth level, and his foreign suitors are keen to lure him away from the UK.
However, Football Insider revealed in April that Celtic and Rangers have joined the race for Derry’s signature, and a move to Scotland would allow for a better compensation fee.
Crystal Palace set to lose exciting talent this summer
The race is seriously heating up for the teenager’s signature, and with his exit now looking inevitable, a move within the United Kingdom is likely to be preferred by those back at Selhurst Park.
Derry has impressed in the U18 Premier League, notching nine goals and one assist in eight appearances, earning the chance to prove himself in Palace’s Under-21s side.
The academy product has also played at Under-17, Under-18, and Under-19 levels for England, following in the footsteps of so many talented youngsters who are now starring in the Premier League.
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Jesse Derry | 27 | 20 | 5 |
Oliver Glasner bracing for further blows at Selhurst Park
Oliver Glasner has proven his openness to promote youngsters to the first-team squad, with Justin Devenny and Caleb Kporha making appearances this season, but the same will not now happen for Derry.
Football Insider understands (21 March) that Liverpool could land Marc Guehi’s signature for £60million, with the centre-back often linked with a Selhurst Park exit ahead of transfer windows.
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eberechi Eze could also seal moves away from South London once the current campaign ends, leaving Glasner with multiple problems to solve ahead of next season.