A reported £50m bid for Bowen would be a major statement from Palace. He has long looked like the kind of attacker who raises a team’s ceiling immediately: direct, productive, and proven in the Premier League.
Whether that figure would be enough is another question. Players of Bowen’s profile are rarely easy to prise away, especially inside the same league.
The reported interest in Martinelli and Watkins fits a familiar pattern. Al Hilal are targeting established names rather than developmental projects.
There is also context around Watkins. Another report says Aston Villa have already had a rough start on the pitch, which only sharpens focus on any noise around key players.
Balde being left out of Barcelona’s squad for their LaLiga opener will inevitably fuel links with Manchester United. That alone does not confirm anything, but it does move the story from background noise to active watchlist.
As for Driouech, reports suggest he is expected to leave PSV after a failed move to Rangers. When a transfer stalls once, it often reopens quickly if the player’s situation has clearly shifted.
The next few days should tell us whether these are headline-grabbing feelers or the start of serious negotiations. Either way, Palace, Al Hilal, United and PSV now all have storylines worth tracking closely.