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Crystal Palace are looking to sign 28-year-old AC Milan man Fabio Borini, as reported by The Evening Standard.
What’s the story?
Crystal Palace are said to have made contact with the Serie A club about signing the former Liverpool and Sunderland forward.
The Italian’s contract with the Milanese giants comes to an end during the summer of 2020, which could inspire Palace to bring him back to the Premier League.
This comes after Roy Hodgson was said to be frustrated by the business that was conducted by the club during the summer window.
A dilemma for Hodgson
While the report suggests Borini will be signed as a striker, Hodgson could be faced with a dilemma in how to best use the Italian if he signs.
The 28-year-old has only started one game for Milan this campaign, which saw him play in centre-midfield during a 1-0 loss against Udinese.
Did he really play for us?! No Palace fan has managed to name all of these obscure Eagles signings….
He played all over the pitch last season, with most of the appearances made coming on the wings, a few coming as a striker and some games even being played as a right-back.
This versatility can be a very useful tool for Hodgson, but the manager will have a decision to make about whether to use him as a striker, especially when last season’s tally of just three goals is considered.
In other news, Palace have been linked with a move for a current Premier League striker.
