Frank De Boer wants to sign Jesper Cillessen from Barcelona as soon as Steve Mandanda leaves Crystal Palace
New Eagles gaffer is keen to bring in people he knows and he he signed Dutch stopper from NEC while boss of Ajax in 2011
FRANK DE BOER has made Jasper Cillessen his first transfer target at Crystal Palace, according to reports in Spain.
France No.2 Steve Mandanda was brought in from Marseille last season, but struggled to find his feet in the Premier League, despite arriving with a good reputation.
He is expected to make a return to the Ligue 1 side and has even refused to report for pre-season.
report that once Mandanda’s future is sorted, the new Eagles boss will move for his fellow countryman.
Cillessen joined Barcelona from Ajax last summer for £11million as a replacement for Manchester City’s Claudio Bravo.
However, he made just ten appearances in all competitions and was very much a No.2 to Marc Andre ter-Stegen.
De Boer is keen to add more players he is familiar with to the Palace side, and sees the Holland No.1 as the ideal man to bring in.
The former Ajax, Barcelona and Rangers defender signed Cillessen for the Dutch giants from NEC in 2011.
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Barcelona back-up goalkeeper has a whopping £53m release clause.
But the South London side know they would be able to strike a deal for much less.
Cillessen is Holland’s No.1, having earned 32 caps and played the majority of the 2014 World Cup.