Crystal Palace given hope on transfer, but have to wait ‘a week to 10 days’

Expected to leave Juventus either this winter or at the end of the season, Patrice Evra’s possible return to the Premier League is still be on the cards, with Crystal Palace given hope by the latest bit of news emerging from Italy.

Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday relay comments from the player’s agent, Federico Pastorello, who was speaking to Rai in Italy, stating the ‘idea of a return to England inspires’ the French defender, who spent the vast majority of his career at Manchester United.

Sam Allardyce, who witnessed his new side get thumped 3-0 by West Ham at the weekend, is keen to bring in defensive reinforcements at Crystal Palace, and a transfer to Selhurst Park for the experienced full-back has been touted.

Describing Evra as having ‘unconditional love’ for the Premier League, Pastorello is strongly hinting that a move to England appears to be the Frenchman’s preference, and a decision is expected to be taken by the player in the next ‘week to 10 days’.

Juventus don’t seem against the player leaving early, and despite constant talk of an early exit, Pastorello insists ‘there is no conflict with Allegri or the team’ regarding the player’s decision to take time to reflect over his future.

The 35-year-old spent eight years at Old Trafford prior to his 2014 move to Juventus, making 379 appearances, scoring 10 goals and picking up 40 assists.