The potential investment comes at a crucial time for Crystal Palace. The club is seeking to strengthen its position in European competitions, particularly in the Europa League. However, due to UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership, the club may face a challenge in qualifying for the competition.

Crystal Palace's current owner, John Textor, is prepared to sell his 43 per cent stake in the club. Textor's own team, Lyon, has already qualified for the Europa League, which could lead to Crystal Palace being barred from the competition.

Textor is reportedly seeking a sale price of £175m. If Crystal Palace is unable to secure a place in the Europa League, it could lead to a reorganization of the competition. Nottingham Forest would potentially be promoted to the Europa League, while Brighton would take a spot in the Conference League.