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Crystal Palace is set to receive an offer from a consortium including NBA star Jimmy Butler to purchase a 43% stake in the Premier League club. The offer, expected to be in excess of $200m, would value Crystal Palace at over $465m.
What's behind the takeover bid?
The consortium, led by Bejan Esmaili and Wajid Mir, has been in talks with John Textor, the largest shareholder in Eagle Football, which owns the stake in Crystal Palace.
The group's offer comes amid concerns over Crystal Palace's eligibility to compete in next season's Europa League due to Eagle's ownership of French side Lyon.
How does this affect Crystal Palace's season?
Crystal Palace currently sits 13th in the Premier League with 42 points from 31 games, having recently beaten Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on 2026-05-27. The team is looking to build on their FA Cup win in May, but the potential takeover could bring uncertainty to the club.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 13th |
| Points | 42 |
| Recent form | WDWLW |
| Last result | Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano |
What's next for Crystal Palace?
The expected offer from the new U.S. consortium could bring significant investment to the club, but it remains to be seen whether the deal will be accepted. Other investors, including Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets, have also made offers for Eagle's shares.
Currently, Crystal Palace has several players sidelined, including C. Doucoure, E. Guessand, E. Nketiah, B. Sosa, and C. Richards. The club will be looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, regardless of the outcome of the potential takeover.
