One reported Crystal Palace target has moved elsewhere.
Crystal Palace’s striker search looks set to continue after Alberto Gilardino – a rumoured target for the Eagles – moved to Spezia Calcio.
Palace are down to one fit specialist centre forward – the former non-league player Freddie Ladapo – with Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham ruled out until November and January respectively, at the earliest.
Bakary Sako – initially signed as a winger or number 10 – has filled in in recent weeks, while free agent options continue to be linked.
Gilardino was one, but the 35-year-old – a Champions League winner with AC Milan – has officially removed himself from the market by signing for Spezia, of Italy’s Serie B.
Palace can only sign players who were out of contract at the close of the summer transfer window, leaving a dearth of potential candidates.
Giuseppe Rossi, Cheick Diabate, Carlton Cole and Marouane Chamakh – released from Selhurst Park 16 months ago – are the most notable of those currently without clubs.
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