CRYSTAL PALACE are ready to swoop for Leicester’s forgotten man Boubakary Soumare.
Patrick Vieira is a fan of the midfielder, 23, who has struggled since signing from Lille for £17million last year.
The French star may be swapped for Monaco winger Sofiane Diop but Palace will move if that does not happen.
But they do not want a bidding war and may ask for a loan deal with a view to a permanent signing.
The Foxes are in a fight to keep hold of other stars but Soumare is one of the few they are willing to let go for the right fee.
Soumare made 19 Premier League appearances in his first season at Leicester but failed to find the back of the net.
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Palace are also eyeing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar as they try to fill a hole left by Conor Gallagher’s return to Chelsea.
The Eagles also know Blues’ Ruben Loftus-Cheek is unlikely to be available on loan.
The midfielder spent a hugely successful spell at Selhurst Park during the 2017-18 season and would be welcomed back by fans.
As would Gallagher, but he looks set to stay with Chelsea having been involved in Thomas Tuchel’s first team this season.
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Vieira is keen to bolster his ranks but will be relieved after Crystal Palace picked up their first win of the season.
The Eagles beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
