Crystal Palace closing in on £20m Berahino move

Stephen Coelho 7 years ago 325
Crystal Palace are closing in on a £20 million deal for West Brom striker Saido Berahino. Twitter

After failing to land Liverpool's Benteke, the Eagles have turned their attentions to the West Ham youngster.

Crystal Palace are closing in on a £20 million deal for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, according to The Sun.

Alan Pardew was hoping to sign Christian Benteke from Liverpool, but with the Belgian star unsure about a mover to Selhurst Park, he has turned his attentions to the Baggies forward.

Crystal palace will encouraged by the news that Berahino has recently rejected a new contract with West Brom, meaning he is likely to be on the move this summer.

However, the 22-year-old is also wanted by Stoke City and Watford, meaning that the Eagles may have a battle on their hands.

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