Sources: Crystal Palace expected to agree permanent deal for forward at PL rivals
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 17 May 2026 15:21, UK Evann Guessand is expected to make his loan move from Aston Villa to Crystal Palace permanent this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The 24-year-old joined Oliver Glasner’s side on loan during the mid-season transfer window having snubbed them in favour of a move to Villa Park in the summer.He has missed nine games with a knee injury in recent weeks, but returned to the bench for the Premier League clash with Brentford and remains a key part of the squad.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Aston Villa hope to cash in on Guessand as they aim to raise funds through player sales.Unai Emery’s side’s willingness to do a deal, alongside Crystal Palace’s plan to land the forward on a long-term deal, could be a huge boost to Aston Villa’s transfer plans. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Crystal Palace complete a deal for Evann Guessand?Football Insider revealed in March that Crystal Palace are keen to land Guessand on a permanent deal after what was an impressive start to life in South London.The Eagles’ hierarchy have been impressed with his performances despite an untimely injury, and he is set to play a key role as they prepare for the Conference League final.Evann Guessand StatsCrystal PalaceAston VillaAppearances1126Starts718Minutes Played6241207Goals22Assists10Evann Guessand’s 2025-26 stats for Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.
(via Transfermarkt)With Villa also keen to do a deal, there is a growing feeling he will make the permanent move to Palace regardless of whether they trigger his £28million buy clause.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Youri Tielemans is one of the players that Unai Emery would be very reluctant to lose. “They will probably look elsewhere in the squad to see if they could raise funds if they need to sell players before they can buy this summer.“It looks like Donyell Malen will have his loan made permanent at Roma.“Obviously, Evann Guessand is at Palace as well, and is another one that Villa are expecting that they can raise money from if he makes that loan move permanent.
“They hope that and other sales will allow them to keep hold of players like Tielemans and others who are important players for Unai Emery.”Which other players could Aston Villa cash in on?Guessand is one of a number of players Aston Villa will look to move on in an attempt to raise funds this summer rather than letting important players go.Donyell Malen, who is in a similar boat to Guessand after a strong loan spell with Roma, is also expected to make a permanent move when the summer window opens.Credit: ImagoMeanwhile, Football Insider revealed on 29 April that Aston Villa are prepared to sell Emiliano Martinez after he missed out on a move away last summer.The goalkeeper has long been linked with a move away from Villa Park and expected to leave last summer before the interest fell through late in the window.Now, Italian giants including Inter Milan and Juventus are keeping a close eye on his situation and could move to lure him away from the Premier League. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.