Crystal Palace are close to agreeing a new deal with forward Jordan Ayew, according to reporter Richard Cawley.
The Lowdown: Ayew at Palace
Ayew made the move to Selhurst Park in 2019 and is approaching 150 appearances as an Eagles player, contributing to 27 goals during that time.
The 31-year-old, on £40,000-a-week, has been a regular under Patrick Vieira in the Premier League but will soon be entering the final six months of his current contract.
He’ll be hoping to feature at the World Cup later this month for Ghana, and it looks as if Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman are closing in on a new deal for the forward before the trip to Qatar.
The Latest: New deal
Cawley shared a story for London News Online on Friday regarding Ayew.
He revealed that the club are close to agreeing on a contract extension which will keep the player at Palace until 2024.
The Verdict: Good news
Ayew is one of 11 Palace players who will be out of contract at the end of the season, so it’s good to see that the club are making a start on some in-house business.
The forward appears to be an important member of Vieira’s side, mainly providing an option on the right-hand side so far this season. He now has plenty of top-flight experience in the Premier League, so it would be welcome news if an extension was triggered before the World Cup begins.
Palace could then move on to more contract extensions within the first-team squad, with Wilfried Zaha the most high-profile Palace player whose contract will also soon expire.