Alfie Doughty is being watched by two Premier League opponents, including Crystal Palace, who may try to entice him to Selhurst Park. This is because Luton Town is expected to be formally relegated to the Championship this coming weekend, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
After taking over for Roy Hodgson in February, Oliver Glasner signed a two-and-a-half year contract, ushering in a new era for the Eagles. The Austrian tactician will have the chance to make changes to the team he inherited when the summer transfer window opens for business.
Palace has won five of its last six games going into their match against Aston Villa on the final day of the season. However, as the south Londoners look to keep improving, chairman Steve Parish has been involved in internal talks about possible additions.
Eagles Plotting Potential Swoop for Doughty
Glasner could hand Luton wing-back chance to stay in top flight
Doughty may become Glasner’s first signing in the hot seat as Palace is keeping an eye on his circumstances and may try to offer a swift return to the Premier League if Luton are unable to work a miracle and guarantee their place in the top flight this weekend, according to GMS sources.
The 24-year-old has contributed significantly to the Hatters’ ability to avoid being eliminated from the Championship at the first attempt. He has eight assists and one goal in 36 domestic games this season, and the Eagles are now keeping an eye on him because of his play.
Since Glasner took over as manager, Tyrick Mitchell has been given more freedom to attack, which has led to the academy graduate scoring his second goal of the year during Palace’s rout of Manchester United earlier this month. However, with Doughty joining the team, Mitchell will face tough competition for a starting position at left wing-back.
| Alfie Doughty’s statistical averages per 90 minutes this season compared to Tyrick Mitchell | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alfie Doughty | Tyrick Mitchell | |
| Percentage of aerial duels won | 65.7 | 42.2 |
| Crosses | 10.4 | 1.88 |
| Shot-creating actions | 3.59 | 1.30 |
| Key passes | 2.16 | 0.66 |
| Interceptions | 0.95 | 0.72 |
| Shots | 0.79 | 0.32 |
| Assists | 0.25 | 0.09 |
| Statistics correct as of 17/05/2024 | ||
Eberechi Eze’s current employers will be greatly bolstered by the possibility that he stays with the capital club despite interest from teams like Tottenham Hotspur, according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who recently told GMS. However, plans are still being made to draft in reinforcements in various positions.
Doughty’s contract with Luton, which pays him £25,000 a week, is set to expire in the coming weeks. The Hatters have decided not to try to sign the left winger to new terms until the division they will play in is officialized, so if Palace decides to step up their pursuit of him, they should be able to sign him without having to pay a fee.
GIVEMESPORT Important Statistic: Alfie Doughty completed nine crucial passes in February’s 3-1 loss to Sheffield United for Luton Town. That total remains his greatest in a single Premier League game this year.
West Ham and Wolves Among Additional Doughty Admirers
Premier League rivals aiming to take advantage of expected relegation
According to GMS sources, Doughty is drawing interest from several Premier League teams hoping to capitalise on Luton’s virtually certain relegation to the Championship. As a result, Palace anticipates a competitive transfer market if they decide to pursue Doughty in the upcoming weeks.
It is said that Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United, who are gearing up for a new chapter under new manager Julen Lopetegui, are also considering giving the London-born former Stoke City player a chance to take on a new challenge in the top flight.
Oliver Glasner, the manager of Crystal Palace, would rather profit from Marc Guehi than from Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze.
But as Glasner tries to leave his mark, Palace are keeping an eye on Doughty, who Luton colleague Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu called “fantastic,” and they aren’t ruling out the idea of having him at Selhurst Park.
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