Crystal Palace €30m Bartosz Mazurek bid claim backed by Premier League scout’s verdict

Crystal Palace have reportedly submitted a €30 million (£26m) offer for Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Bartosz Mazurek, with Southampton scout Kamil Nowak backing the teenager to succeed in the Premier League.

The 19-year-old has recorded two goals and six assists in 23 appearances since joining Salzburg in July.

Polish journalist Mateusz Borek claims Palace have made an offer, although Salzburg have not confirmed negotiations.

Speaking to Gazeta Wyborcza, Mazurek acknowledged the growing attention surrounding his future.

"I try not to pay attention to it, but there's so much noise that it's really hard to completely shut myself off," he said.

"There's a lot of information not only in the Polish media but also in the Austrian media, so I get it in private messages not only from friends but also from my teammates in the dressing room, who ask me what's going on."

"I try to keep a distance from it all, approach it with a cool head, and focus on the next matches and challenges."

Nowak told Meczyki that Mazurek's versatility and work rate could suit English football.

"Mazurek has adapted well in Salzburg because he's intense and versatile. He can play as a number six, eight, or 10," he explained.

"I really like it when he plays higher up the pitch because he works all over the pitch."

"He drops back, covers other positions, returns to his penalty area, breaks up plays, and anticipates the opponents' play well in transition."

"With the ball at his feet, he has a significant impact on the game," Nowak added.

"In the closing stages, he can deliver a cross, find a teammate with a through ball, and dribble past a player."

The scout believes Mazurek could progress quickly in the right environment.

"If everything goes well, he could be a starter in the Premier League next season," Nowak said.

"That means: the tactics are set for him, the environment is created in the right way."

However, he also highlighted the physical adjustment required.

"But it also depends on how he develops physically," he explained.

"Mazurek relies heavily on making quick decisions, avoiding contact. He is agile, dynamic, and this comes out at a slightly lower level."

Nowak believes Mazurek would face less time and space on the ball in England.

Palace's reported offer remains unconfirmed, with Salzburg yet to announce any agreement.