Palace are keen on a ‘complete’ 81-goal giant
Strasbourg striker Ludovic Ajorque is a deadline day target for Crystal Palace, according to Pete O’Rourke.
The Lowdown: Streamlined Ajorca
Ajorque, greeted a “complete player” by Julian Stephan, is 28 years old and has been in Strasbourg for 2018.
The 6 feet 4 the centre-forward scored 81 goals during his career, hitting double digits in Ligue 1 in each of the last two seasons.
The Frenchman is under contract until 2024 and is valued at £14.4million by transfer marketand it seems that Palace appreciates Ajorque’s services.
The latest: Passionate Palace
According O’RourkePalace are one of three Premier League sides considering a late move for Ajorque.
The reporter said earlier today that Nottingham Forest are making a ‘last minute offer’ for the striker, with the Eagles and West Ham also keen.
Ajorque to the Palace?
Yes, let him in!
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Not too bothered!
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The verdict: replacement for Benteke?
lost palace Christian Benteke last month, with the Belgian joining Wayne Rooney’s DC United. This left Patrick Vieira with one less centre-forward option, with no senior offensive signings done so far this summer.
Therefore, bringing in Ajorque late on deadline day might be a smart move after his impressive showing in France over the past two years, but Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman will have to act quickly.
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