Newcastle and Crystal Palace Set for Battle over Bayern Munich Star

Newcastle and Crystal Palace set to Compete for Bayern Munich Defender

Both Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are getting ready to clash heads this January transfer window, as both clubs look to do battle for the signature of a Bayern Munich defender.

With both clubs suffering injuries in the defence recently - Palace star Daniel Munoz will miss the next two months with an issue whils Emil Krafth has struggled for fitness with Newcastle lately - each of the two sides are looking for reinforcement this window. As such, they have identified the same player out in the Bundesliga, who has been told he can leave the club this winter.

Sacha Boey’s camp are talking to a number of clubs ahead of the January window.

Newcastle and Crystal Palace are amongst those interested, @TEAMtalk can reveal.https://t.co/12oSONNUJl

— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) December 18, 2025

Boey Set For Premier League Switch

Sacha Boey is a target for both Newcastle United and Crystal Palace this winter, with the 25-year-old having only been a squad player at the Allianz Arena since his arrival from Galatasaray back in January 2024, according to TeamTalk.

The Frenchman, who operates as a right-back, would provide cover for either of Palace and Newcastle, with the former losing their star right-sided defender (Munoz) to an injury for some months, whereas Newcastle are struggling at the fullback department recently - Tino Livramento was withdrawn with a knock against Fulham two days ago, in a game where midfielder Lewis Miley had to play at fullback anyway to help manage injuries to Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth.

🚨 @cfbayern is reporting that Crystal Palace are still leading the race to sign Bayern Munich defender Sacha Boey. pic.twitter.com/B9Gcw2aN7f

— Palace Report (@PalaceReport) December 18, 2025

Boey has only made 24 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern in the just-under two years he has been at the club, and manager Vincent Kompany is willing to listen to offers for the fullback as the window opens.

Crystal Palace have reportedly submitted a 'concrete offer' for his services already, wherea Newcastle are weighing up a move for the player. Bayern Munich are willing to listen to permanent offers for Boey, but a loan deal may transpire as being the preferred option for all parties.