According to an update by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, Crystal Palace and West Ham United are hoping to sign Sacha Boey in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
The French defender has struggled for regular opportunities at Bayern Munich, and he could be tempted to move on. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. Boey has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot, and he is unlikely to be the first-choice right-back at the Bavarian club. It remains to be seen whether Bayern Munich is prepared to let him leave.
Bayern Munich are fighting for the Bundesliga title and the UEFA Champions League. They might not want to weaken the squad in the winter transfer window. They could be more open to selling the defender at the end of the season.
Crystal Palace could certainly use more quality and depth in the defensive unit. The 25-year-old could compete with Daniel Munoz for the starting spot. Additionally, the Colombian international has been linked with the move away from Crystal Palace, and they will need to replace him properly if he decides to move on. Signing Boey could prove to be a wise decision.
Similarly, West Ham need more quality in the side. The East London outfit have recently signed El Hadji Malick Diouf, and the left-back has been outstanding for them. However, they need more quality in the right-back department as well despite completing a Bosman move for Kyle Walker-Peters in the summer.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be exciting for Boey, especially if his suitors are willing to provide him with regular opportunities. It would be an excellent platform for the defender to regain his form and confidence. It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace and West Ham decide to follow up on their interest with an official offer to get the deal done.
