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title: "Crystal Palace: Eagles eyeing up Bamba Dieng signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Crystal Palace News"
published: "2023-01-07T17:15:08Z"
modified: "2023-01-07T17:15:08Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Eagles eyeing up Bamba Dieng signing

**[Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/) are one of five [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clubs interested in signing young Marseille forward Bamba Dieng, according to a new transfer update.**

### The Lowdown: Dieng plays at World Cup

The 22-year-old was part of Senegal’s squad at the 2022 World Cup, and while he didn’t start a game, he still managed to feature sporadically for his country.

Dieng made [four appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/410337/Show/Bamba-Dieng) from the substitutes’ bench in Qatar, totalling [98 minutes](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/410337/Show/Bamba-Dieng) of action, and he scored in the 3-1 victory over the hosts.

The Senegalese appears to be a wanted man in the transfer market, following a fresh claim that heavily involves Palace.

### The Latest: Palace eyeing up move

According to [*90min*](https://www.90min.com/posts/5-premier-league-club-paying-close-attention-marseille-striker-bamba-dieng), the Eagles are in a five-way battle to sign Dieng, with Leeds United, West Ham, Leicester and Everton all credited with interest in him.

The youngster’s current Marseille deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bamba-dieng/profil/spieler/822458) at the end of next season, so the Ligue 1 side may feel that now is the time to receive a healthy fee for his services.

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### The Verdict: More attacking quality

While Palace are blessed with talent in attacking areas currently, whether it be Wilfried Zaha, Eberechi Eze or Michael Olise, more depth is still required there.

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For that reason, Dieng could prove to be an inspired signing by Patrick Vieira, with African legend Sadio Mane [saying](https://lookcharms.com/african-football-legend-praises-bamba-dieng/) he has ‘lots of qualities’ as a footballer.

Fresh attacking blood is certainly required at Palace in January, as they look to avoid a sudden relegation battle, and the attacker could be the man to provide Vieira with that extra option in the final third.