JD Canavot’s performances at Crystal Palace have attracted the attention of Europe’s elite ahead of the summer transfer window.
Sacha Tavolieri The 19-year-old has reportedly attracted attention from across Europe after establishing himself as a regular starter at Selhurst Park.
Canavot steps up after Guhi’s departure
Canavot has quickly filled the gap left by Marc Guhi following his transfer to Manchester City in January. Since that transfer on 19 January, Canavot has made 10 appearances.
Before Guhi’s departure, Canavot made 13 appearances but featured mainly as a rotation substitute or injury cover. Since January he has started seven matches in all competitions. This includes the club’s last three consecutive Premier League games.
European elite watching
According to Tavolieri, clubs across Europe have taken notice of his rise. He revealed that several top sides are already monitoring the defender.
Crystal Palace want to keep him, but they have not ruled out a record-breaking sale. The Eagles would demand a significant fee to sanction any move.
Palace signed Canevote from Toulouse last summer for €23m plus add-ons, seeing him as a long-term replacement for Guéhi, who seemed set to leave at the time. Instead, Guhi stayed until January, limiting Canavot’s opportunities and forcing him to watch from the sidelines.
Development in the Premier League
Jaydy Canavut says he used that period wisely to adapt to the Premier League.
Now, he plays regularly under Oliver Glasner and continues to attract interest from across Europe. Tavolieri did not name the clubs tracking him.
Canavot’s combination of height, athleticism and composure on the ball has already made him one of Europe’s most talked-about young defenders. He has now added Premier League experience to that profile.
| premier league 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| appearances | 13 |
| started | 7 |
| minutes per game | 55 |
| total minutes played | 17 |
What would qualify as record sales is unclear. Transfermarkt currently values Canavot at €20m, which is less than the amount paid by Crystal Palace last summer, but interest from specific clubs could easily push that figure much higher.
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