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title: "Crystal Palace hold talks to sign experienced German defender"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-hold-talks-to-sign-experienced-german-defender/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "JordanLM"
section: "Bundesliga News"
published: "2015-12-15T19:38:40Z"
modified: "2015-12-15T19:38:40Z"
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# Crystal Palace hold talks to sign experienced German defender

![Pardew](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Pardew-500x345.jpg)Crystal Palace fans in the Transfer Tavern have expressed their interest concerning a latest target, as they wipe away their eggnog moustaches and discuss potential recruits in the new year.

[Palace are reported by *The Daily Mail* to have held initial talks with Bundesliga side Stuttgart over a potential £750,000 move for defender Georg Niedermeier.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3359385/Everton-resist-bids-45m-rated-John-Stones-Juventus-want-Oscar.html)

The 29-year-old centre back is out of contract in the summer, with Palace ready to strike a deal in January to seal his transfer.

Niedermeier, a product of German giants Bayern Munich’s academy, is viewed by Palace to be an ideal signing to strengthen the depth of their squad.

[Palace boss Alan Pardew reportedly wants increased competition within his squad, especially at centre bac](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3359385/Everton-resist-bids-45m-rated-John-Stones-Juventus-want-Oscar.html)k, with players like 34-year-old Brede Hangeland heading towards the end of their career.

The vast experience of Niedermeier would be massively appreciated at Selhurst Park and the German’s 6 foot 2 frame will ensure that he is able to impose himself not only at the heart of defence, but also as a potential threat on the offensive from Palace’s set pieces.

Niedermeier has made 3 appearance so far this season for Stuttgart, who currently lie at the bottom of the Bundesliga.

**Crystal Palace fans, would you like to see your club sign an experienced player like Niedermeier, or would you prefer a younger alternative? Let us know in the comments below!**