CRYSTAL PALACE are closing in on a loan deal for out-of-favour Chelsea striker Loic Remy, according to reports.
The Eagles landed Christian Benteke in a £27million deal last week to bolster their options up front.
IMAGE: Getty Images
Michy Batshuayi’s arrival has forced Remy down the pecking order
And Alan Pardew is likely to have yet more firepower at his disposal with Remy, 29, tipped to join him at Selhurst Park.
French international Remy’s move will include a £10.3m option to make the deal permanent, claim Le 10 Sport.
His switch was put on hold as Eagles chiefs fought to complete the signing of top target Benteke after weeks of negotiations with the Reds.
Related Stories
But once the powerful Belgium arrived, attentions turned to securing a strike partner.
Benteke, 25, made his debut in the 2-0 EFL Cup win over Blackpool last night and played the first 45 minutes.
But the Eagles sit in the relegation zone after going goalless in losing to West Brom and Tottenham in the league.
Pardew will pray his big-money arrival can change their fortunes -0 starting with the trip to Bournemouth on Saturday.
IMAGE: Times Newspapers Ltd
IMAGE: Getty Images
Chelsea are busy trying to bring in a new striker after so far failing to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge.
Antonio Conte has been linked with a move to sign for Croatia star Mario Mandzukic from former club Juventus.
Leave a comment