CRYSTAL PALACE have turned to Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe after missing out on Jarrod Bowen.
Palace saw their bid to sign Bowen from Hull hijacked by West Ham who have now agreed a fee of £20million for the winger.
Crystal Palace have turned to Bournemouth’s Jordan Ibe after missing out on Jarrod BowenCredit: PA:Press Association
That has left Roy Hodgson looking for other options for an attacking midfielder and Ibe, 24, is now in their sights.
The Eagles sounded out his availability with the Cherries at the start of the month but left their interest there while they looked at other options.
But now they are looking to revive the move for the former Liverpool star who is out of contract with Bournemouth at the end of the season.
The Cherries also face a battle to keep hold of Ibe’s fellow forward Josh King after Manchester United registered interest in their former player.
United are looking for a striker to cover for injured Marcus Rashford and enquired about Old Trafford youth star King.
But Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe revealed at his Friday morning press conference ahead of his side’s crunch clash with Aston Villa, much can still happen today.
The Cherries chief said: “It’s a difficult one for me to comment on. I’m not going to deny anything you’ve read but I don’t want to talk too much about it.
“There’s still a day to go. Who knows what’s going to happen between now and the deadline closing?
“Josh is much valued and loved by us and obviously another club has seen how good he is. So, let’s wait and see.”
Bournemouth refused to sell striker Joshua King to Manchester United in the January transfer windowCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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