Crystal Palace ‘pushing hard’ for midfielder deal as West Ham eye £45m Premier League raid

We begin Tuesday’s Premier League transfer rumour roundup with an update on Crystal Palace’s pursuit of Belgian international Aster Vranckx. The 21-year-old midfielder is currently on the books at VfL Wolfsburg in Germany, but according to reporter Sacha Tavolieri, the Eagles are ‘pushing hard’ to complete a deal to lure him to the English top flight.

Writing on X, Tavolieri claimed that talks are set to intensify between the two clubs over the next 24 hours, with Palace willing to pay around £8.5 million, as well as offering the player himself a five-year deal at Selhurst Park. Italian giants Napoli are also credited with an interest.

Everton and Leicester eye Luis

Elsewhere, Portuguese outlet Record suggest that Everton and Leicester City are embroiled in a tussle to sign Florentino Luis from Benfica. The defensive midfielder has been linked with the Toffees for a while, but has emerged as a target for the Foxes in recent days too.

It is understood that Leicester are preparing a bid for the 24-year-old, but it is claimed that Benfica have already rejected an offer of around £25.5 million from an unspecified English club. For his part, Luis is open to the prospect of moving to the Premier League, but will not actively seek to force an exit.

West Ham plot Kilman swoop

And finally, GiveMeSport suggest that West Ham are readying themselves to make a new offer for Wolves defender Max Kilman in the coming days. The Hammers have reportedly been eyeing the centre-back for some time, and are willing to up the ante in their pursuit having been spurned previously by their Premier League rivals.

It is understood that new manager Julen Lopetegui is an admirer of Kilman, and would even consider handing him the captain’s armband at the London Stadium, were he to sign. For their part, Wolves have been unwilling to compromise on their £45 million asking for the 27-year-old.