Crystal Palace eyeing deals for Basel ace Mohamed Elyounoussi and Gillingham goalkeeper Tomas Holy
The Norway u-21 international has scored five times in 26 games this season while the 6 ft 9 stopper has seven clean sheets to his name this term
CRYSTAL PALACE are reportedly lining up a double swoop for FC Basel forward Mohamed Elyounoussi and Gillingham goalkeeper Tomas Holy.
Palace boss Roy Hodgson wants to beef up his squad and add reinforcements upfront and in defence.
claims money will be made available to Hodgson as Palace hope to fight the drop.
And the 6ft 9 keeper is high on the priority list.
The former England manager is looking to replace stalwarts Julian Speroni and Wayne Hennessey who have both shared goalkeeping responsibilities under Hodgson.
The 26-year-old's performances in between the sticks of Gillingham this season have earned him plenty of admirers from higher up the footballing echelons.
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Meanwhile, the form of Basel winger Mohamed Elyounoussi, who has scored five goals this season, has drawn the interest of the Premier League strugglers.
Elyounoussi has emerged as one of the best players in Switzerland after a string of impressive displays for his side.
Palace will face competition from Southampton and Newcastle but are hoping to steal a march on their rivals.
The South London club will travel to Swansea on Saturday hoping to lengthen their five game unbeaten run.
