Speaking in a press conference, Alan Pardew has confirmed that he is a big fan of Watford striker Troy Deeney, and that he attempted to sign the striker earlier in his management career.
The Palace boss said: “I don’t know much about him at all”. I was going to make the substitution before, because Bony had only worked the last few days with the team, but he told me he was OK.
Bakary Sako is undergoing a medical at Crystal Palace ahead of a potential move from Wolves, according to Sky sources. If we can get him over the line he’s an exciting player as well. We’ve got a bit of business to do.
Wickham joined Sunderland back in 2011 for a sizeable £8million but it is fair to say that the striker has not quite fulfilled his potential at the club despite showing few glimpses.
Mile Jedinak has continued Australia’s scoring spree in pre-season with the Socceroos skipper on target in Crystal Palace’s 4-0 win over Supersport United in South Africa.
Patrick Bamford made his Crystal Palace debut as the Eagles continued their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Supersport United in Cape Town.