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title: "Crystal Palace linked with a move for Ashley Barnes"
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# Crystal Palace linked with a move for Ashley Barnes

Crystal Palace are being linked with a late move for Burnley striker Ashley Barnes this month.

According to Sky Sports, as cited in a report from the [Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/677655/Edin-Dzeko-Ashley-Barnes-Chelsea-transfer-news), the Eagles are keen to land the powerful striker as they aim to bolster their attacking reinforcements.

Roy Hodgson has been on the lookout for a new striker throughout the January transfer window but with only a few days remaining, he is yet to recruit one to offer backup and competition to Christian Benteke.

![Alex Livesey/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readcrystalpalace.com/readcrystalpalace/sites/17/2018/01/901826344.jpg)

Inter Milan forward Eder and Fiorentina star Khouma Babacar were heavily linked with moves to Selhurst Park. However, it seems the Eagles are also considering a swoop for Barnes, who has only 18 months remaining on his current contract at Turf Moor.

The 28-year-old is rated highly by Clarets boss Sean Dyche and it’s unlikely that Burnley will let go of Barnes for a cheap price, though.

Chelsea have also been linked with a surprise move for the Burnley man.