Crystal Palace line up £22million Inter star Yann Bisseck as Guehi replacement

CRYSTAL PALACE have been handed a boost in their pursuit of German defender Yann Bisseck, who is keen to leave Inter Milan in search of more game time.

SunSport understands the defender is determined to move in January in a bid to rescue his World Cup dream.

4 Yann Bisseck has only played twice for Inter Milan this season Credit: Getty

4 He played more than 40 games across all competitions for Inter Milan as they reached the Champions League final last season Credit: Rex

4 Palace are actively working behind the scenes to find and an ideal Marc Guehi replacement Credit: Getty

Palace saw a bid in the region of £30million turned down last summer as they looked to land a replacement for Marc Guehi.

Despite their efforts, the Italian club stood their ground, viewing Bisseck as a long-term asset.

The Germany international was initially reluctant to leave but the departure of coach Simone Inzaghi and the arrival of Christian Chivu has changed his circumstances.

Last season, Inzaghi’s rotation policy meant Bisseck played 46 games for the Italian giants.

However, under Chivu, he has managed just two appearances and has been left out of the last two German national team call-ups.

SunSport understands that German manager Julian Nagelsmann has made it clear only players who are regularly playing will be considered for selection.

This has left Bisseck open to a move to Palace, who have been long-term admirers of his profile as a potential replacement for Guehi.

AS Monaco are also admirers of Bisseck with the French club monitoring his situation.

SunSport was first to report Guehi’s decision to accept the club’s refusal to sell him this summer , but he has also made it clear he will seek a new challenge once his contract expires.

This means Palace have the space and funds to bring in the 24-year-old Bisseck.

They are also likely to secure him for less than the £30million they offered in the summer with a fee of £22million likely to be deemed acceptable.

Palace are desperate to keep manager Oliver Glasner, whose contract comes to an end this summer. It is believed that a strong summer showing of ambition could persuade him to sign a new deal.

The club has already demonstrated incredible commitment to Glasner by pulling out of a deal worth around £35million to sell Liverpool Guehi when it became clear they would not find a replacement in the summer.

4 Palace are desperate to keep Glasner beyond this season even though that looks unikley at the moment Credit: Shutterstock Editorial