Torino confirms RB Salzburg and Crystal Palace in talks for Alieu Njie

Alieu Njie’s agent has confirmed what the rumor mill had been churning for weeks: both RB Salzburg and Crystal Palace are actively negotiating with Torino to sign the young Swedish winger. For a player whose market value sits at roughly €3 million, the bidding war unfolding around him tells you everything about how clubs price potential over production these days. Crystal Palace’s latest offer reportedly lands around €26 million including bonuses. RB Salzburg, meanwhile, is working with a considerably leaner budget, putting forward approximately €12 million, split between a €10 million fixed fee and €2 million in performance-related add-ons. The bidding landscape Torino has already turned down lower initial offers for Njie, signaling the club isn’t in a rush to sell. With his contract running through June 2029, plus an option to extend for another year, they hold significant leverage. Crystal Palace’s pursuit has intensified over time, with bids reportedly ranging between €19 million and €26 million as negotiations have progressed. Earlier in the transfer window, Wolves were also linked with Njie. That interest appears to have cooled, leaving the race as a two-horse contest between...