JUST IN: Academy Young Talent Highly rated and tagged Next big thing after Olise by Former Crystal Palace Boss hand The Eagles fans bitter heartbreak by making a move OUT of Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace’s French Under-21 star is set to join Bayern Munich for £55 million, triggered by his release clause. The Eagles’ sporting director, Dougie Freedman, appears to be targeting Club Brugge’s Antonio Nusa as a potential replacement.
In other news, Crystal Palace has confirmed Scott Banks’ permanent transfer to St. Pauli. The 22-year-old Scottish Under-21 international, once praised by Roy Hodgson as “very talented,” initially joined the German club on loan for the 2023/24 season. Despite suffering a severe injury early on, Banks made a remarkable recovery, contributing to St. Pauli’s promotion-clinching goal in the 2. Bundesliga.
While not as impactful as losing their French star, Banks’ departure is still noteworthy. Hodgson had previously expressed high hopes for the young player, describing him in January 2020 as “the right type we are looking for.” The former Palace manager, known for his cautious approach with young talents, even rejected loan offers for Banks in October 2020, preferring to keep him at Selhurst Park to compete for a first-team spot.
This move marks the end of Banks’ time at Crystal Palace, where he was once considered a promising prospect for the club’s future.