Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce is reportedly keen to battle West Ham United for Hull City winger Robert Snodgrass.
According to The Guardian, Crystal Palace’s new manager Sam Allardyce is interested in challenging West Ham United for the signature of Hull City winger Robert Snodgrass.
Allardyce was appointed as Palace’s new manager last month following Alan Pardew’s departure, but is still waiting for his first win as Eagles boss having drawn twice and lost twice in his four games in charge.
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce
A 2-1 home defeat to Swansea City and a 0-0 draw at League One side Bolton Wanderers mean that Allardyce needs reinforcements during this month’s transfer window, especially as winger Wilfried Zaha is heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.
Now, The Guardian report that Palace boss Allardyce wants to battle his former club West Ham United in the race to sign Hull City wide man Robert Snodgrass.
Hull City’s Robert Snodgrass celebrates scoring
Snodgrass, 29, has starred for the Tigers this season, hitting seven goals and two assists in the Premier League, with the Scot serving as Hull’s leading light in their fight against relegation to the Championship.
The winger’s performances have unsurprisingly attracted interest, and having snubbed a long-term deal at the KCOM Stadium, it’s claimed that West Ham offered £3million to sign Snodgrass – only for Hull to reject that bid.
Palace boss Allardyce is now believed to be interested in joining the race for Snodgrass’ signature, though whether he’d be willing to trade Hull for Palace – who lie just three points ahead of his current club – remains to be seen.
It’s suggested that, if Hull are to sell Snodgrass during this month’s transfer window, then it would cost around £9million; treble West Ham’s opening offer. Allardyce should be backed with funds, and Snodgrass would provide him with another dangerous winger, if he can beat his former club to the Scot’s signature.
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