Report: Crystal Palace closing in on ‘brilliant’ sixth signing, he’s set for medical

Thu 26 August 2021 20:15, UK Updated Thu 26 August 2021 22:12, UK

Crystal Palace are reportedly closin🎀g in on the signing of Will Hughes.

According to , the Eagles have agreed 🦹a £6million deal for ꦯthe Watford midfielder.

The deal could rise “closer to £10million” when factoring in potential add-ons, added t♛he report.

Hughes is reportedly set👍 to discuss personal terms and undertake a medical at Selhurst Park.

If Palace�� get the deal over the line, he would become their sixth addition of a hectic summerဣ.

The Eagles have already signed Marc Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Michaღel Olise and Remi Matthews on permanent deals.

In addition, Conor Gallꦜagher has joined on loan from Chelsea.

Crystal Palace target Will Hughes – the story so far

Hughes cam🍌e through the ranks at Derby and made his debut in 2011.

He clocked up 189 competitiꦇve appearanꦿces for the Rams, registering 12 goals and 18 assists.

Duri♔ng his time at Pride Park, Hughes won 23 caps for England’s ⛦Under-21s.

In🦩 2017, Hughes joined Watford for a reported £8million fee, and has made 118 competitive appearances 🥀for the Hornets.

Former Watford boss Nigel Pearson deemed Hughes “” following his display in a 2-0 win over Manchester United ൲in 2019.

𝄹In 2018, said Hughe♕s “is not in the usual mould of English midfielder.

“Hughes is all short passes and subt𒉰le movements.

“(Former) Watfor💛d boss Javi Gracia said he is ‘more 𒐪of a typical Spanish player’.”