Crystal Palace are chasing a deal for Angers prospect Rayan Aït-Nouri.
The 18 year-old left-back has already broken into the first team at Angers and his emergence has attracted interest from abroad.
L'Equipe says Palace have opened talks with Angers for Ait-Nouri and a fee is already being discussed. However for the moment, Angers' assessment is deemed too steep by Palace.
Atletico Madrid are also interested in prising away the youngster this month.
Ait-Nouri's minders are in talks with Palace over personal terms this week.