West Ham defender James Collins is reportedly one of five transfer targets on a defensive shortlist for Crystal Palace.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the former England manager is searching far and wide in a bid to tighten up the Palace defence in the hope of avoiding relegation.
Lamine Kone, Phil Jagielka, Chris Samba and Anderlecht defender Kara Mbodji are also being considered.
Collins has had two spells with West Ham, with the first starting way back in 2005. He first left the club in 2009 to join Aston Villa but re-joined in 2012.
The Welsh international was a key part of the Hammers’ defence during the time that Allardyce was in charge.
At the age of 33, made 11 appearances in the Premier League for West Ham this season, 10 of which were starts as he remains a key part of the club’s back four.
Collins started in the recent meeting between the two sides, that saw West Ham ease past Palace, winning 3-0.
