Overview
- Multiple outlets report Palace and Real Salt Lake are in advanced talks but have not finalized a transfer for Gozo, with sources saying a medical could happen imminently and the deal may be completed within days.
- Negotiations are centered on a transfer package of about $15 million (reported elsewhere as roughly £11.1 million), according to The Athletic, GOAL and other outlets.
- Real Salt Lake ownership has said the club prefers to protect its midseason competitiveness and may seek to delay departures, although it also aims to honor players’ chances to move to Europe.
- Gozo is a 19‑year‑old RSL academy graduate who broke out in 2025 and has six goals and five assists in 16 MLS appearances this season, earning MLS All‑Star recognition and a long history with U.S. youth national teams.
- Crystal Palace cite their track record developing wide attackers and the need for squad depth with Europa League football as reasons for the move, and other European clubs including Ajax, Monaco and Aston Villa had previously shown interest.