Crystal Palace prepared to sign player permanently – Now ‘closer to door’

Crystal Palace remain attentive to João Mário’s situation at Juventus, with new details from Italy outlining fresh routes for the winger’s exit from Turin.

Tuttosport now indicate the Portuguese player is “closer to the door”. Juventus have clear short-term priorities under Luciano Spalletti, who is focused on immediate impact rather than long-term development. Although João Mário belongs to the 2006 generation and could benefit from time, Spalletti has no margin to wait.

This helps explain why João Mário has never entered the new manager’s plans. Juventus treat him as expendable, while other players remain untouchable. As a result, the club are open to solutions that reduce the squad and create room for a replacement.

The key update is the market expansion. Alongside Spain, Portugal now emerges as a concrete option. Clubs there monitor João Mário as a possible loan target. These deals could include an option to buy, giving Juventus flexibility beyond a straight sale.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace continue to assess a permanent move. Their stance differs from the loan scenarios discussed elsewhere. This places the Premier League side among the few clubs willing to consider a definitive transfer.

For Juventus, the position remains clear. João Mário does not sit at the centre of the project, and multiple exit paths are now available. Palace’s next steps will shape how this situation develops.