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title: "Crystal Palace eye up Cahill signing"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2019-08-02T07:20:45Z"
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# Crystal Palace eye up Cahill signing

Crystal Palace are interested in a summer move for Gary Cahill, according to the [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7306479/Premier-League-club-club-ultimate-guide-targets-transfer-window-shuts.html](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7306479/Premier-League-club-club-ultimate-guide-targets-transfer-window-shuts.html)*[Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7306479/Premier-League-club-club-ultimate-guide-targets-transfer-window-shuts.html)*.

The 33-year-old is currently a free agent, having left Chelsea at the end of last season.

Palace’s defence was a weak-link in 2018/19 – they conceded 53 goals in 38 Premier League games – and Roy Hodgson is thought to be looking for reinforcements before the transfer window closes.

Cahill is available on a free transfer and a move to Selhurst Park could appeal at this stage in his career.

The centre-back is still at an age where he can be an asset to a top flight side, although his best days are probably behind him.

The veteran spent seven years as a Chelsea player, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2012.

He has also won 61 caps for England and was arguably his country’s standout centre-back for a period.