Crystal Palace interested in Rickie Lambert
Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing Rickie Lambert, according to the Independent.
The experienced forward is currently a free agent following his release from Championship outfit Cardiff City, and an opportunity to get back into football could be there for the taking with Palace.
Following the news that Christian Benteke is set to miss at least six weeks through ligament damage, Palace don’t have an established, senior striker in their side.
As a result of this, they have turned to the free agent market, and appear to have identified Lambert as a genuine target.
The 35-year-old is claimed to be lacking fitness following his release from Cardiff, but is training back in his hometown of Liverpool as he looks to sharpen up ahead of his next venture in the game.
Lambert is regarded as a legend at Southampton after he played a pivotal role in their rise back to the Premier League. He also earned some England caps during this period.