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title: "Crystal Palace targeting Newcastle defender"
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author: "Ben Warner"
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published: "2015-09-01T10:37:34Z"
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# Crystal Palace targeting Newcastle defender

Crystal Palace want to complete a move for Paul Dummett before the transfer window closes say [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-transfers-crystal-palace-9966210?), but could struggle to finalise a move before the deadline due to the fact they haven’t made a formal bid as yet for the Newcastle United defender, who is reportedly worth £8 million.

Alan Pardew knows the player from his time at St. James’ Park, and wants to make him one of the final summer signings at Selhurst Park. The possibility of a move has been opened up by the departure of Barry Bannan to Sheffield Wednesday on a permanent deal, and the imminent sale of Glenn Murray to Bournemouth.

Pardew believes the experience Dummett has gained from his time with The Magpies can make him a valuable asset to Palace, but whether they’ll bid the £8 million necessary to persuade Mike Ashley to let go remains to be seen.

Sky had reported Palace were targeting a defender, and Dummett could be that man.