Crystal Palace are keen to sign former Brighton and Hove Albion winger Solly March on a free transfer, GIVEMESPORT understands.

Crystal Palace have got a big season ahead in the Europa League group stages after winning the Europa Conference League last term, with Pierre Sage at the helm after Oliver Glasner’s departure.

The Eagles have been quiet in the transfer market though, with less than a month until the window slams shut on September 1.

Right-back Oscar Mingueza is the only arrival for the French manager so far, with the south London outfit expected to ramp up their business in the coming days.

According to GMS sources, Palace are close to a full agreement to sign wing-back Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake, while they are in the market for a new centre-back too following Maxence Lacroix’s exit to London neighbours, Chelsea.

They are likely to want more new additions too to boost a squad facing a congested fixture list again during the 2026-27 campaign.

Now, the Eagles appear to be closing in on a move to sign March for free after his exit from Brighton on the expiry of his contract at the end of June.

Crystal Palace Keen on Controversial Solly March Move

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Crystal Palace are looking to add to their attacking options too, and they are weighing up a surprise move for free agent and former Brighton hero Solly March.

The 32-year-old’s appearances for the Seagulls were restricted last term following a knee injury, and the decision was made for the player to part ways with the club at the end of the season.

Palace clearly still feel he can have a role to play at the top level of the English game though.

March made 300 appearances for Palace’s arch-rivals, scoring 26 goals and registering a further 31 assists.

Brighton to Selhurst Park a Rarely-Trodden Path

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There aren’t many players who have featured both clubs, and certainly not joining directly like March would be.

Glenn Murray was one player who made the move, joining Crystal Palace from Brighton in 2012.

It may have been a contentious transfer at the time, but Murray netted 47 goals and registered 15 assists in 126 appearances in all competitions for the Eagles.

Arsenal have made contact with Bournemouth over the possibility of signing Alex Scott, although the Cherries are reluctant to sanction the midfielder’s departure this summer, according to talkSPORT.

Scott enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 season, helping Andoni Iraola’s team qualify for the Europa League across his 37 Premier League appearances. This form hasn’t gone unnoticed across the league, with several top clubs expressing an interest in signing the England international, including the Gunners, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.

The Blues submitted a £64 million offer for Scott earlier this month, but Bournemouth swiftly rejected the bid, as they continue to hold out for a fee closer to the £80 million mark.

Andrea Berta reached out to the south coast club to understand the situation around the player earlier in the window, with a view to potentially making a move, although advances on a deal for Bruno Guimaraes may ultimately quash speculation on this front.

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Berta has made signing a new central midfielder a priority for Arsenal this summer. Martin Zubimendi struggled in the back half of last season, while Declan Rice has been carrying an injury for some time, making the addition of a top-class number six or eight necessary for the Gunners.

Initially, the Italian sporting director set out to acquire a younger player for this position, looking at moves for the likes of Scott and Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, as Rice’s condition deteriorated at the World Cup, attention was turned toward Guimaraes.

Arsenal are now closing in on a deal for Guimaraes, and while many would assume this would signal the end of the North London club’s midfield pursuits this summer, talkSPORT report that they could still sign Scott.

While Bournemouth were clear in their stance regarding Scott when Arsenal made their approach, a deal cannot be ruled out if the potential suitors fork out the fee the Cherries are looking for.

Alex Scott Pursuit Might Hinge on Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Future

It’s difficult to envisage Scott arriving at the Emirates and joining Mikel Arteta’s midfield department as it is.

However, an unexpected sale could change that. Reports emerged earlier this week suggesting that Myles Lewis-Skelly is a target for Manchester United. If this transfer were to materialise, then it’s not impossible to see a world where Arsenal then move for Scott.

There’s also the simple fact that Arsenal need to get younger in the middle of the park. Rice, Zubimendi, Guimaraes, Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino are all 27 or older. Scott would provide them with an option for the long-term.

Donald Trump has always claimed that he’s talented on the golf course, but the 2007 Westchester Men’s Club Championship may have proved otherwise.

The US President recently won the Senior and Super Senior Men’s Club Championship at his Bedminster golf course in New Jersey. He reportedly carded 70 on a Par-72 course to win his 43rd club championship title.

He was then criticised for bragging about his ‘talent’ and then taking a swipe at his opponents on the day. It’s not the first time Trump has caused controversy on the course, either.

Donald Trump Accused of ‘Cheating’ on Golf Course

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Accusations of ‘cheating’ emerged following his most recent triumph, which only added to his total of wins on his course. It’s already over 40.

It’s not the first time such allegations have been made. Sportswriter Rick Reilly has regularly accused the President of cheating. “When it comes to cheating, he’s an 11 on a scale of one to 10,” Reilly wrote for The Guardian.

Ahead of the Bedminster championship in 2025, Reilly took to social media to taunt Trump, saying: “Hey Trump, tomorrow is the Senior Champ at Bedminster. Are you shameless enough to pretend you won it? Even after the whole planet saw you cheat in Scotland? Is your ego that sick?”

The 80-year-old wasn’t too delighted with these claims in the past, as he once rebutted: “I always thought he was a terrible writer. I absolutely killed him, and he wrote very inaccurately. I would say that he’s a very dishonest writer.”

Trump Once Lost to a 15-Year-Old

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One of the more embarrassing moments he’s had on a golf course came at the 2007 Westchester Men’s Club Championship. Trump was four up with five holes remaining in the first round against 15-year-old Adam Levin.

The 60-year-old at the time called two rule violations on his opponent as he ended up being knocked out of the tournament. The first was for accidentally touching the grass inside a hazard, while the second was for fixing a small ball mark off the green.

When it looked certain Trump was heading for an easy victory, he was heard saying: “The kid put up a good fight, didn’t he?” All that did was hand his teenage opponent the motivation he needed to come back.

Levin tied the match on the 18th hole and eliminated Trump on the second playoff hole. But Trump showed he wasn’t a fan of losing, as Levin revealed: “He didn’t even say ‘Congratulations’ or ‘Good match’. He didn’t look me in the eye. He just shook my hand and walked off.”

It didn’t take him by surprise, as Levin added that the current US leader was behaving in a similar manner throughout the day. He recalled: