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title: "Ward targeted by West Brom"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2017-08-10T18:18:30Z"
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# Ward targeted by West Brom

West Brom are reportedly interested in making a move for Crystal Palace defender Joel Ward.

According to a report from the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-arsenal-manchester-10911706), the former Portsmouth defender’s contract negotiations with the club have reached a dead end, and it looks as though he has rejected a new four-year deal.

The right-back has been a key part of Palace’s side for a long time now, but with Frank de Boer at the helm, it looks as though a change in style is set to be implemented, which could result in an exit for Ward.

![Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readcrystalpalace.com/readcrystalpalace/sites/17/2017/08/674849418.jpg)

West Brom are seriously lacking in terms of full-backs ahead of the upcoming season, which kicks off this weekend, and it looks as though they are keeping tabs on Ward’s situation at Selhurst Park.

The 27-year-old has always impressed since his arrival in South London in 2012, and Palace will be keen to keep hold of their key players at this stage of the window.