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Former target Clarke unhappy at Leeds – should Palace look to sign him in January​?

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Former target Clarke unhappy at Leeds – should Palace look to sign him in January​?

Since Jack Clarke put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Tottenham in the summer, he has struggled to kick on back at Leeds United.

The teenager, who was signed for a fee in the region of £10 million earlier in the summer, was loaned back to the Whites, however, he has only featured in two games under Marcelo Bielsa this season, both of which came in the Carabao Cup.

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Eddie Nketiah’s arrival at Elland Road from Arsenal on deadline day has meant that Clarke has been pushed out of the squad completely, with sides only allowed to name five loanees in a matchday squad.

And according to the Mirror, Clarke is now growing frustrated with Bielsa, who hasn’t spoken to him directly as to why he’s been leaving him out.

Spurs now look set to recall the wide man in January and will look to loan him out again in the new year, so could Selhurst Park be a potential destination for. the youngster?


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The teenager was linked with a summer switch to the Eagles, so Roy Hodgson is seemingly a big fan of the 18-year-old.

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He excelled in his 25 appearances last season, and if he can get back to his form of last year, he would certainly be a solid acquisition.

Clarke’s pace, technical qualities and direct approach caught the eye of Spurs officials, who view the wide man as a potential star.

However, a potential move for the Englishman could depend on the future of Wilfried Zaha.

The Ivorian continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal and Everton, and if he leaves in the new year, Palace could firm up their interest in Clarke, along with another proven winger.

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