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Gayle, 24, could be forced to train with the Under 21s if he decides to reject a switch to Ashton Gate.

The internet has been awash with Dwight Gayle talks in the past 24-hours or so that the striker, previously it was said he “definitely wouldn’t be leaving Crystal Palace” this summer, was on his way to Bristol City with Steve Cotterill very keen to bring him in.

“It should be a good atmosphere on Sunday and with Middlesbrough selling over 3,000 already that’s a bonus and that’s what the Championship is all about”.

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.

Having been heavily linked with us and a reported £3.5million move in recent days, he now joins us on a four year deal for an officially undisclosed sum.