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Glasner: Two departures! Prominent name coming?

Will OIiver Glasner (left) secure the services of Chelsea kicker Raheem Sterling (2nd from right)?(Bild: AFP/Paul ELLIS, HENRY NICHOLLS)

A heavy loss for Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner! Within the space of a few hours, the Austrian has lost not only attacker Jordan Ayew, but also central defender Joachim Andersen. Is whirlwind Raheem Sterling, who is on the sidelines at Chelsea FC, now coming?

After six years, it's over: Jordan Ayew is leaving Crystal Palace to join Premier League rivals Leicester City. In 212 appearances, the Ghana international scored 23 goals and provided 22 assists.

"A great player, but ..."
 But Crystal Palace apparently already have a successor in Raheem Sterling in their sights. The 29-year-old winger has been linked with other clubs for weeks - now also with the Eagles. "Raheem Sterling is a fantastic player, but that doesn't mean he will be a Crystal Palace player," Glasner commented on the rumors on Friday. "He is a great player, but I don't know what will happen with him ..."

Andersen's 35 million deal perfect
In addition to Ayew, Glasner also has to let one of his most important players go: Central defender Joachim Andersen is moving to FC Fulham for 35 million euros.

Replacement from former club
However, Glanser and Co. have also made provisions in defense: according to a Sky report, Palace have already agreed a contract with Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix. Glasner knows the Frenchman from their time together at VfL, and a deal is apparently imminent ...