Lyon’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles draws interest from Crystal Palace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Lyon is being targeted by Crystal Palace as they plan their roster for the summer transfer window. The midfielder has attracted attention due to his performances and potential fit within Palace’s system. The French side may be open to negotiations, given the right offer. Discussions are expected to take place in the coming weeks regarding a possible transfer that would see Maitland-Niles return to England after his stint with Lyon.
- •Ainsley Maitland-Niles plays for Lyon
- •Crystal Palace expresses interest
- •Transfer discussions expected this summer
- •Maitland-Niles previously played in the Premier League
- •Negotiations may be influenced by Lyon's stance on selling
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles a target for Crystal Palace
"Ainsley Maitland-Niles (28), whose contract at Olympique Lyonnais expires at the end of next season, is being linked with a return to the Premier League, as per a report from Foot Mercato. Maitland-...
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