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title: "Alan Pardew steps up interest in Paul Dummett"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Wilcox"
section: "Crystal Palace News"
published: "2016-05-23T12:09:19Z"
modified: "2016-05-24T08:05:21Z"
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# Alan Pardew steps up interest in Paul Dummett

Crystal Palace are thought to be interested in Newcastle defender Paul Dummett.

According to the [Newcastle Chronicle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-dummett-wanted-three-premier-11369222), the relegated side could be in danger of losing the Welshman.

Dummett, 24, did recently sign a new contract at St James’ Park, however, so any fee might not come on the cheap.

Alan Pardew is apparently keen to make an enquiry with Newcastle.

![Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readcrystalpalace.com/readcrystalpalace/sites/17/2016/05/504691886.jpg)

One small snag might be whether Dummett wants to make the move back to the Premier League. The defender was a proud Magpies season ticket holder and could be content to stay in the Championship with the club.

He would, though, count as a homegrown player for any prospective buyer – something becoming ever important – and is an international too – expected to represent Wales in the upcoming European Championships in France.

In fact, he could well play for Wales as they take on Sweden in a pre-tournament friendly on June 5th.

If the right offer comes in, the Newcastle player may well be tempted by a return to the country’s top league.