Crystal Palace will be focused on building some momentum after getting the better of Fulham at Selhurst Park last time out, with relegation still being a slight worry at this stage.
The Eagles managed to strengthen in the right areas during the January transfer window, with Michy Batshuayi being the pick of the bunch. And, it appears as if the London club are already eyeing a possible swoop, as according to reliable journalist Alan Nixon’s personal Twitter account, Crystal Palace have been watching Reece James.
BRIGHTON. PALACE. Had their top men watching Reece James at WIGAN. CHELSEA can expect a major bids for a lad yet to start for them.
— Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) February 4, 2019
Reece James joined Championship side Wigan Athletic on loan from Chelsea back in the summer transfer window.
Indeed, the youngster has quickly established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Championship, with Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion watching the defender at the DW Stadium.
Roy Hodgson already has two very impressive full-backs at his disposal in the form of Patrick van Aanholt and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, so he could soon be overloaded with talent in that specific area if they move in for him.
THE VERDICT:
Reece James, who is valued at £225k (by Transfermarkt), has been simply sensational in the Championship in the current campaign, as he continues to put in accomplished performances.
It comes as no surprise that Palace have already had their top men watch over the defender as he’s a special talent, with a summer move potentially in the offing.
