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title: "Crystal Palace: Eagles eye Ianis Stoica"
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author: "David Comerford"
section: "Crystal Palace"
published: "2022-01-08T09:52:27Z"
modified: "2022-01-08T09:52:27Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Eagles eye Ianis Stoica

**Crystal Palace are interested in FCSB attacker Ianis Stoica, according to Romanian outlet [Playsport](https://www.playsport.ro/cum-a-pierdut-gigi-becali-o-mica-avere-o-echipa-din-premier-league-l-a-vrut-pe-ianis-stoica-dupa-ce-l-a-ratat-pe-florinel-coman-102325).**

### The lowdown

19-year-old Stoica is [predominantly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ianis-stoica/profil/spieler/547754) a right winger but he can also play as an attacking midfielder or a centre forward.

He only moved to Bucharest from CSM Slatina, a third tier Romanian side, in June last year.

But he [penned a two-year deal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ianis-stoica/profil/spieler/547754) on arrival, meaning he’s already into his final 18 months, possibly creating a great chance for the Eagles to swoop in and secure a reasonably priced deal.

### The latest

The [report](https://www.playsport.ro/cum-a-pierdut-gigi-becali-o-mica-avere-o-echipa-din-premier-league-l-a-vrut-pe-ianis-stoica-dupa-ce-l-a-ratat-pe-florinel-coman-102325) states that Palace are among the sides keen on Stoica, with London rivals Arsenal also in the running.

It notes that The Eagles unsuccessfully tried to sign team-mate Florinel Coman, who plays as a winger, a couple of years ago.

The club’s owner, Gigi Becali, insists that he will not sell teenage talents, preferring to extract more from them before he lets them leave.

### The verdict

Why might Stoica be on Palace’s radar? Well, he’s been shining despite his tender years, recording [ten direct goal contributions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ianis-stoica/leistungsdaten/spieler/547754) (seven goals, three assists) in his first 18 appearances of 2021/22.

Romania Under-21 manager Florian Bratu was impressed enough to [call him up for international action](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ianis-stoica/leistungsdaten/spieler/547754), and he was rewarded with a goal in a friendly against Georgia in September.

Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has labelled Stoica a [‘complete forward’](https://twitter.com/FTalentScout/status/1445450411893157893) with pace in abundance.

And what’s more, Romanian football journalist Emanuel Rocu says the youngster [reminds him of Sergio Aguero](https://www.theweasle.com/arsenal-are-about-to-sign-new-sergio-aguero-fans-should-note-this/).

He certainly looks to be a real gem if Palace can find a suitable deal.

**In other news, [fans react to links with this PL ace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/crystal-palace-fans-react-to-eddie-nketiah-news/).**