Crystal Palace in Advanced Talks to Sign Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake
Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations to sign 19-year-old American wing-back Zavier Gozo from MLS side Real Salt Lake for a fee around $15 million (£11.1m). Gozo, a USA under-23 international, has six goals and five assists in 16 MLS games this season and desires a move to Europe. Palace, now managed by Pierre Sage, see him as a versatile attacking option. Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid also showed interest. A medical may be imminent.
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Crystal Palace agree £10m deal for Real Salt Lake winger Zavier Gozo
Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Major League Soccer side Real Salt Lake to sign 19-year-old winger Zavier Gozo for a fee of £10 million. The teenager has been granted permission to undergo a medical examination ahead of the move. This transfer is expected to be the first fee-paying acquisition for Crystal Palace during the current transfer window. The Premier League club believes they have secured an exceptional deal for one of the most promising and exciting young talents in MLS.
Crystal Palace in Advanced Talks to Sign Real Salt Lake Wing-Back Xavier Gozo for $15 Million
Crystal Palace is in advanced negotiations to sign 19-year-old American full-back Xavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a total fee of approximately $15 million (£11.1 million), according to The Athletic. No agreement has been reached yet, but talks are progressing well. Gozo, who has contributed six goals and four assists this season, has made it clear he is ready to move to Europe. Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid attempted to sign him in January, but Crystal Palace has emerged as the frontrunner. Gozo initially made his name as a winger before transitioning to full-back, and is expected to make his US national team debut this fall. Real Salt Lake had hoped to keep him for another season but now considers a transfer inevitable.
Crystal Palace in advanced talks over £11m deal for Real Salt Lake wing-back Zavier Gozo
Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations to sign 19-year-old American wing-back Zavier Gozo from Major League Soccer side Real Salt Lake. The deal is expected to be worth around $15 million (£11.1 million). Gozo, a USA under-23 international, has expressed his desire to move to Europe this summer after a breakout season with six goals and five assists in 16 games. While Palace are the frontrunners, Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid also showed interest in January. Gozo is yet to debut for the senior USMNT but is a strong candidate for a call-up this fall. Palace, now managed by Pierre Sage, see Gozo as a versatile attacking option who can play as a wing-back or forward. The club has already signed Oscar Mingueza on a free transfer this summer.
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Crystal Palace in advanced talks to sign Real Salt Lake wing-back Zavier Gozo for £11m
Crystal Palace are in advanced talks to sign 19-year-old American wing-back Zavier Gozo from MLS side Real Salt Lake for a fee expected to be around $15 million (£11.1m). Sources briefed on the negotiations told The Athletic that while an agreement has not yet been reached, discussions are trending positively. Gozo, a USA under-23 international who narrowly missed the 2026 World Cup squad, has made clear his desire to move to Europe this summer after a breakout MLS season in which he scored six goals and provided five assists in 16 games. Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid had previously shown interest in January. Palace, who recently appointed Pierre Sage as head coach and qualified for the Europa League, see Gozo as a young talent to develop, potentially utilizing him in a forward role where the club lacked depth last season. Fellow American Chris Richards is already at the club.
Crystal Palace in advanced talks over £11m deal for Real Salt Lake wing-back Zavier Gozo
Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations to sign 19-year-old American wing-back Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for an expected fee of $15 million (£11.1m). Gozo, a USA under-23 international, has recorded six goals and five assists in 16 MLS games this season. He has expressed a desire to move to Europe this summer. While Palace are the frontrunners, Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid also showed interest in January. Gozo is a strong candidate for a senior USMNT debut. The move aligns with Palace's strategy of recruiting young talent, and he could be deployed as a forward or wing-back. Palace's new head coach Pierre Sage took over after Oliver Glasner's departure.