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title: "Palace interested in a move for Martin Caceres"
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# Palace interested in a move for Martin Caceres

Crystal Palace are weighing up a move for former Barcelona and Juventus defender Martin Caceres, according to [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3049198/crystal-palace-considering-martin-caceres-move-sources).

The Uruguayan is a free agent after being released by Juventus last year and Sam Allardyce is thought to be keen to add him to the Eagles squad.

Caceres, now 29, has a wealth of experience to offer Palace and he’d represent good cover for the current defensive crop.

Since becoming a free agent last June, Caceres has not been able to agree a deal with any club but it’s obvious why a move to the Premier League might appeal.

![Ian Walton/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readcrystalpalace.com/readcrystalpalace/sites/17/2017/01/632284236.jpg)

Big Sam [confirmed his interest](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/sam-allardyce-dismisses-chances-of-carl-jenkinson-deal-as-he-eyes-martin-caceres-signing-a3453111.html) in the press conference ahead of the game with Bournemouth on Tuesday.

> Caceres is one who may appear after the window as he’s not attached to a club. Yes, I have an interest.

The defender can play anywhere along the back for, and it’s that versatility that also makes him a signing worth pursuing.

With the additions of Jeff Schlupp and Patrick van Aanholt, plus the links to Carl Jenkinson ongoing, it’s obvious Allardyce sees his defence as a key area to strengthen.

As Caceres is a free agent, however, he doesn’t have to complete his move before January 31st. One to keep an eye on after the window shuts.