Crystal Palace double deal on cards as Leeds United seek Shea Charles solution
Crystal Palace look set to rival Leeds United for the signature of Shea Charles.
Daniel Farke's side have been chasing the midfielder for weeks, with two bids rejected by Southampton.
The Whites have had offers of £20million and above that knocked back by the Championship club.
Leeds are understood to be trying to come up with a compromise, that will ensure that he ends up at Elland Road for the new season.
However, the delays in sorting a deal has left the door open for Premier League rivals to make their move and try to pip them to his services.
Now, the Eagles, who won the Europa Conference League last season, could swoop and land the promising star.
Crystal Palace eye double swoop that would leave Leeds in the dust
Leeds are looking to pay less than the £30m that the Saints want for the former Manchester City academy graduate.
A report from Alan Nixon, via his Patreon on Sunday, claims that Palace have joined the chase for the 22-year-old after missing out on Hayden Hackney.
It states that the Selhurst Park side may sign both Charles and Rennes' Jordan James to bolster their engine room.
Leeds may have to get a move on if they want to add the Northern Ireland international to their ranks.
Why Leeds have extra motivation for Charles deal
Leeds should just pay what the South Coast club want for their top target - it is as simple as that.
They can't risk him moving to a rival top-flight club, and having to settle for their second choice.
The 49ers Enterprises need to show Daniel Farke that they are willing to match his ambitions, especially given his precarious contract situation.
The LS11 boss' deal expires at the end of the upcoming season, and while Paraag Marathe has indicated that both sides want an extension, nothing has been agreed yet.
The Whites have extra motivation to complete the deal, as bringing in the midfielder would appease the German manager and make it more likely that he will stay in the dugout.
Securing Charles would be a sign of the Yorkshire club's ambition, especially if they can beat Pierre Sage's side to his signature and get him through the door.