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title: "Crystal Palace: Eagles ‘plotting’ Ludovic Ajorque swoop"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-ludovic-ajorque-christian-benteke-transfer-gossip-news-updates/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Crystal Palace News"
published: "2022-07-27T11:15:26Z"
modified: "2022-07-27T11:15:26Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Eagles ‘plotting’ Ludovic Ajorque swoop

**[Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/) are considering an approach to sign Strasbourg striker Ludovic Ajorque this summer, according to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-united-and-leicester-city-in-race-to-sign-ludovic-ajorque/).**

### The lowdown: Career so far

Signed from Clermont Foot in 2018 for £1.8million ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ludovic-ajorque/transfers/spieler/283994)), Ajorque has spent his entire career in France having come through the ranks at Angers as a youngster.

The 28-year-old frontman has amassed [257 career outings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ludovic-ajorque/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/283994) altogether, directly contributing to 108 goals in that time, and was part of the Strasbourg side that [lifted](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ludovic-ajorque/erfolge/spieler/283994) the French League Cup in 2018/19, his only team accolade to date.

Now, having previously been a target for [West Ham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-rc-strasbourg-ludovic-ajorque-transfer-news-latest-whufc-updates-david-moyes-rob-newman-january/), Ajorque is seemingly back on the agenda in the Premier League and the Eagles are among the suitors…

### The latest: ‘Plotting moves’

As per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-united-and-leicester-city-in-race-to-sign-ludovic-ajorque/), Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Newcastle United are all believed to be ‘plotting moves’ to sign the uncapped Frenchman.

It’s claimed that the towering centre-forward is a ‘target for a number of clubs across Europe’ this summer following an impressive Ligue 1 campaign.

The report also states that Strasbourg president Marc Keller would sanction a sale during the ongoing window and Palace officials are preparing to watch the defender – who was described as a [‘beast physically’](https://twitter.com/journ9ale/status/1438946185914552323) by journalist Alessandro Schiavone – in action against Liverpool next weekend.

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### The verdict: Make it happen

Despite the capture and subsequent [instant impact](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/first-team/edouards-record-breaking-debut-goals/2021-09-15/) of Odsonne Edouard last season, ultimately the strike-force in situ at Selhurst Park flattered to deceive once again in 2021/22 as Wilfried Zaha topped the [scoring charts](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/crystal-palace/top-scorers) with 15 goals, finishing ahead of the eight strikes managed by midfield loanee Conor Gallagher.

Edouard himself, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jordan Ayew and Christian Benteke were all given [ample opportunities](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/crystal-palace/leistungsdaten/verein/873/plus/0?reldata=%262021) to make centre-forward position their own in Vieira’s plans, without ever truly doing enough to warrant a lengthy run in the side, leading to question marks as to whether Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman may delve into the market.

With speculation [linking](https://sportwitness.co.uk/john-textor-dream-moving-crystal-palace-player-botafogo/) Benteke with a move away from southeast London, suddenly the need for reinforcements becomes all the more apparent and Ajorque represents a wholly viable candidate.

Standing at a monstrous [6 foot 4](https://www.fotmob.com/players/471153/ludovic-ajorque), the [£14.4million valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ludovic-ajorque/marktwertverlauf/spieler/283994) hitman can emulate much of the 6 foot 3 Benteke’s physicality whilst also coming off the back of an outstanding [12 goal and eight assist](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ludovic-ajorque/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/283994/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) campaign in Ligue 1.

In fact, Ajorque has been showcasing his prowess in front of goal for some time now, comfortably outperforming his [xG data](https://understat.com/player/6905) in 2020/21, 2019/20 and 2018/19, proof of an adept finisher who appears to be ready to take the next step in his career.