Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations to re-sign Bakary Sako, according to Get French Football News.
The winger’s contract at Selhurst Park expired in July, but the 30-year-old remains unattached after failing to seal a deal with a club.
Instead, it seems a return to Palace may be on the cards.
Sako joined the South Londoners in 2015 from Wolves, and made 50 appearances in his three seasons in the capital.
A role-player, the Mali international found the majority of his playing time from the bench or in injury relief.
Manager Roy Hodgson is clearly unsatisfied with the state of his squad following a subdued transfer window, even if four new arrivals did come through the door. The former England boss will be concerned that he failed to add a direct replacement for Sako, with loan addition Jordan Ayew happier at centre forward than on the wing.
GFFN claim that negotiations could be wrapped up in a matter of hours.
