According to a report from TEAMtalk, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Everton are interested in signing 26-year-old Union Saint-Gilloise defender Ross Sykes. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with an official offer to get the deal done at the end of the season.
Sykes could prove to be a very useful acquisition for all three clubs. Crystal Palace could certainly use more quality in the defensive unit, especially after the departure of their captain, Marc Guehi. They have looked quite poor at the back in recent months, and it will be interesting to see whether they can sign the player from the Belgian club and tighten up there. The opportunity to join the London club will be exciting for the defender as well. It would be a step up in his career, and he could be tempted to prove himself in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal across the line as well.
Meanwhile, Leeds United are keen on the defender as well. They are fighting for survival in the Premier League and they will need to improve defensively if they want to stay in the top flight for the long-term. Signing a quality central defender could prove to be a wise decision for them. It remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for Sykes.
If they manage to stay up in the Premier League, at the end of the season, they could be an attractive destination for the 26-year-old defender.
Finally, Everton are looking at the player as well. They have done quite well this season and they will be hoping to secure a respectable finishing the Premier League. They have a quality team and a reliable manager like David Moyes. The defender is likely to be tempted to join them if there is a concrete proposal on the table. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months.
