The pre-season triallist is being kept on for another week, having been part of the Blues squad for their Slovakian training camp. It’s a boost for the ex- Crystal Palace and West Brom man, who has impressed during his time with Pompey, having also trained with them at the end of last season.

Millwall began pre-season training on June 26 and are now gearing up for their first friendly of the summer against a Crystal Palace side who beat the Lions 3-1 at Selhurst Park in the fifth round of the FA Cup in March en route to winning the competition.

In a recent report, The Independent mentioned that Liverpool could move in for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze. It has been stated that the Reds might join Arsenal in the race to land the

But it seems Arsenal are leading the chase – and crucially, with the player’s preference on their side. Although Eze’s current contract includes a £67.5 million release clause, Arsenal are reportedly working on a staggered payment agreement that could see them offer £45 million up front,

Calabria – who actually became embroiled in a scrap with his manager Sergio Conceicao on the San Siro pitch last season – would bring plenty of experience to Selhurst Park if a deal materialises, having made seven appearances for Italy, and 272 appearances for AC Milan.

Sky Sport Italia reports that Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign free agent Davide Calabria, but Celta Vigo, Real Betis and Mallorca remain interested.Premier League side Crystal Palace have

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Crystal Palace are considered a side to ‘keep an eye on’ when it comes to AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, with Newcastle United also in the mix. That’s according to Gazzetta dello Sport, who report that Thiaw recently turned down a move to Como,