Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew could be set to complete a sensational move as he looks to snatch FC Porto star Yacine Brahimi from under the noses of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
According to the Surrey Mirror, Pardew is keen to bolster his attacking line after a lack of goals this season and believes that Algerian international Brahimi may be the answer as the 25-year-old has already amassed six goals in 24 appearances in all competitions this season.
Paris-born Brahimi is currently only in his second season in Portugal following a €6.5million move from Granada but he has already managed 11 goals in 41 appearances and FC Porto are apparently holding out for at least £16.6million should Palace table an offer.
However, one stumbling block that could effect a move to England would be the acquisition of the players’ economic rights from Doyen Sports as Porto sold 80% of his rights for €5million shortly after moving from Spain.
