Crystal Palace will compete with Southampton and Leicester City to sign 25-year-old Greek striker Fotis Ioannidis from Panathinaikos in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Fotis Ioannidis is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. The Eagles are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit in the summer transfer window by signing a striker. So, the Panathinaikos centre-forward has emerged as a target for the South London club.

The Eagles have submitted an enquiry to discuss a possible move for Ioannidis in the summer transfer window. However, Crystal Palace will face stiff competition from Leicester City, Fiorentina, and Southampton for the Panathinaikos striker’s signature, with the Greek Super League club demanding around €20 million to part ways with him.

Fotis Ioannidis and his career so far

Fotis Ioannidis has established himself as one of the most highly sought-after attackers in his homeland since joining Panathinaikos from APO Levadiakos in August 2020. While the 25-year-old has not been as prolific as he would have liked in the last 12 months, he has come leaps and bounds at Panathinaikos.

The Greek striker managed only 11 goals and one assist in 42 appearances in all competitions in the 2024/25 season. However, Ioannidis’s stock in the market remains high, with Crystal Palace competing with Fiorentina, Leicester City, and Southampton to sign him from Panathinaikos in the summer transfer window.

London calling?

Crystal Palace’s interest in Fotis Ioannidis is understandable. The Eagles are in a spot of bother over Jean-Philippe Mateta’s long-term future, with the in-form French striker emerging as a target for several well-known clubs, including Manchester United, heading into the summer transfer window.

So, several strikers, including Emanuel Emegha, have emerged on Crystal Palace’s radar, with Ioannidis also a viable target for the South London club. The Eagles have submitted an enquiry to discuss a move for the Panathinaikos striker, who will cost around €20 million in the summer transfer window.

However, Crystal Palace will face stiff competition from Fiorentina, Leicester City, and Southampton for the 25-year-old Greek striker’s signature. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Ioannidis amid his links with four well-known clubs.