However, it is also worth noting that Textor's own team, Lyon, has already qualified for the Europa League. This could raise concerns about potential UEFA rules regarding multi-club ownership.
A new group, led by former Morgan Stanley executive Bejan Esmaili and ex-Roc Nation lawyer Wajid Mir, is reportedly in talks to buy out Textor's stake. The group includes NBA star Jimmy Butler, a six-time all-star.
The sale price is expected to be around £175 million. If Crystal Palace is indeed excluded from the Europa League, Nottingham Forest would take their place, and Brighton would move down to the Conference League.
