Selhurst Park has seen poor offensive play for the majority of this season and it’s thought bringing in a new number nine would solve the majority of these issues.
However, the top target believed to be on the shortlist now looks unlikely to even be available after his manager has made it clear it’s unlikely a replacement is going to arrive.
Eddie Nketiah, despite looking unlikely in the first place due to his £50m price tag, now seems to be a no-go for Palace in January.
Mikel Arteta delivers Eddie Nketiah blow to Crystal Palace
Speaking on Sunday in the aftermath of his sides FA Cup defeat to Liverpool, Mikel Arteta explained that it’s unlikely his side will sign a striker in January.
“At the moment it [signing a striker] does not look realistic. What my job is, and what we have to do is improve our players and try to get better results with the players we have.”
Crystal Palace have Eddie Nketiah alternatives
With Nketiah potentially off the table, Palace could now turn to their alternatives in search of a new striker.
Roberto Firmino is a name which has been tipped as a potential arrival at the club as he looks for a move back to Europe.
Lawrence Shankland has also been rumoured as an option, one which is reasonably cheap and could be done.
Genoa forward Albert Gudmundsson has also been linked to Palace in recent days, all this and more makes it clear a striker is wanted right now.
