Crystal Palace were linked with a move for the Ipswich Town goalkeeper earlier in the campaign.
Ipswich Town goalkeeper Bartosz Bailkowski has told Sky Sports he hopes to sign a new contract soon, despite alleged interest from Crystal Palace.
Palace were linked with a move for Bialkowski ahead of and during the January transfer window [Daily Mirror].
However, the Pole stayed put as the Eagles tied up a deal for Getafe’s Vicente Guaita – albeit one which does not commence until July 1st.
And though Palace could still be in the market for another goalkeeper this summer, with both Wayne Hennessey and Julian Speroni out of contract, Bialkowski could be out of reach by then.
“Obviously there are still a couple of things to sort out but hopefully we are going to sign the deal soon,” said the Ipswich shot-stopper.
“I’ve still got the option for next year but like I said there are a couple more things that need to be sorted but I have said so many times before I love this place, I love the club and I’m really happy here.”
Even so, Bialkowski is still hoping to fulfill his ambition of playing in the Premier League, having narrowly missed out with former employers Southampton.
He added: “Yeah of course [he would like to play in the Premier League]. When I signed for Ipswich I thought it was going to be with Ipswich but maybe not this season, maybe the next one you just never know.
“Every footballer dreams to play at the highest level possible and it is still my dream”.
Bialkowski has played 134 times for Ipswich since his 2014 move from Notts County.
However, despite his impressive form, the 30-year-old has yet to win a senior cap for Poland, whose Under-21 side he played for six times between 2005 and 2007.
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