“Crystal Palace reach agreement to sign 18-year-old who supports Liverpool – Report”

Crystal Palace Set to Sign Arsenal’s Dan Casey

Crystal Palace are on the verge of signing 18-year-old Dan Casey from Arsenal, according to The Standard. The two clubs have reached an agreement on a compensation fee for the talented midfielder, who was out of contract this summer.

Although Arsenal offered Casey a professional deal, he turned it down in search of new opportunities, and Palace have moved quickly to secure his signature.

The young attacking midfielder had a standout season with Arsenal’s U18s, scoring 18 goals in 21 appearances. Known for his creativity and goal-scoring ability, Casey has the potential to become a key player in the future. Palace will be hopeful that he can break into the first team down the line.

Casey, a self-confessed Liverpool supporter, has previously spoken about his admiration for Steven Gerrard and Philippe Coutinho, and currently looks up to Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard.

“When I was younger, I was a Liverpool fan and loved watching Gerrard and Coutinho,” he said. “But now, playing for Arsenal, I really look up to Ødegaard. He’s a top player.”

Crystal Palace have earned a reputation for nurturing young talent in recent years, and they’ll be aiming to do the same with Casey. If he continues on his upward trajectory, the move could prove to be a smart piece of business.

Arsenal have reportedly included a sell-on clause in the deal, allowing them to benefit from any future transfer. While losing such a promising player is a blow, the club was unable to prevent his departure after he declined their offer.

For Casey, joining a club like Palace may provide a clearer path to first-team football than staying at Arsenal. It remains to be seen how quickly he can adapt and whether Palace will give him the chances he needs to develop.