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title: "Palace in talks to re-sign Sako"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Sam Brown"
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published: "2018-08-31T09:37:20Z"
modified: "2018-08-31T09:37:20Z"
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# Palace in talks to re-sign Sako

Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations to re-sign Bakary Sako, [according to Get French Football News.](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2018/transfer-deadline-day-live-31st-august-2018/)

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.

![Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readcrystalpalace.com/readcrystalpalace/sites/17/2018/08/904485350.jpg)

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.