Crystal Palace are looking to improve their defensive unit, and they have been interested in signing Yann Bisseck from Inter Milan.

According to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness, Crystal Palace have now suffered a blow in their pursuit of Yann Bisseck. The German defender has rejected the move, and he is set to stay at the Italian club. Inter Milan were prepared to sell the defender for €40 million, but Crystal Palace failed to get the deal done.

The Eagles need to bring in a quality central defender this summer. Marc Guehi has been linked with a move away from the club. His contract expires next summer, and Crystal Palace are under pressure to sell him. They will not want to lose him as a free agent next year. The Eagles will need to replace the England international, and the German would have been the ideal acquisition.

Even though Bisseck has not been a regular starter for Inter Milan, he has shown his quality in Italy and could prove to be an excellent addition for a Premier League club. It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace decide to move on to other targets now, as they need to improve their defensive unit this summer.

Bisseck needs game time

Meanwhile, the German defender will look to play more often at Inter Milan next season. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. The Serie A outfit came close to winning the league title and the UEFA Champions League last season. It will be interesting to see if they can go all the way in the upcoming campaign. They have a quality squad, and the German defender will have to fight for a place in the starting lineup.

As for Crystal Palace, they have secured European qualification after winning the FA Cup last season. The South London outfit need more quality and depth on the side, and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in the right additions before the window closes. They looked vulnerable at the back last season, and signing a defender will be one of their top priorities.