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title: "Crystal Palace chase £16.2m-rated utility player from Premier League rival – report"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-chase-16-2m-rated-utility-player-from-premier-league-rival-report/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Ford"
section: "Crystal Palace"
published: "2018-05-09T16:25:50Z"
modified: "2018-05-09T16:25:50Z"
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# Crystal Palace chase £16.2m-rated utility player from Premier League rival – report

**Crystal Palace confirmed their place in the Premier League last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Stoke City and fans in the Transfer Tavern will be expecting the club to strengthen accordingly this summer.**

Roy Hodgson has ensured the Eagles will be playing Premier League football next season after leading the club to a number of positive results in recent months, and the 70-year-old will be wanting to make a number of additions as well as keeping hold of his star players this summer.

[According to a report in The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6233168/michail-antonio-crystal-palace-west-ham-summer-bid/), the Eagles have set their eyes on West Ham United’s Michail Antonio as someone who could help them steer clear of a relegation battle next season. The 28-year-old has struggled with injuries, however, he has proved to be influential for the hammers when fit, but he could put a significant dent in their transfer budget as he is valued at [£16.2million by transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michail-antonio/profil/spieler/104124).

Antonio can be utilised at the back, as a winger, or as a forward and he would provide Crystal Palace with a number of options, making him an attractive target for Hodgson.

## Landlord’s Verdict

The Crystal Palace fans in the Tavern would be delighted with the possibility of bringing the one-time England international to Selhurst Park this summer, due to the versatility of the player. The punters will feel that they will be acquiring a player who could easily fit into the squad in any position, should he remain fit, although it could prove to be a costly piece of business for the Eagles if West Ham are willing to sell to a London rival.

**Crystal Palace fans – what do you think of the reports regarding Antonio? Let us know below!**