Crystal Palace: Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke interests Roy Hodgson

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Dominic Solanke
Dominic Solanke won the player of the tournament at the 2017 Under-20 World Cup and made his senior England debut in a friendly against Brazil

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says he wants to sign Liverpool and England striker Dominic Solanke on loan in the January transfer window.

Palace, who lost 1-0 to Chelsea on Sunday, have scored 17 goals in 20 games this season, the third lowest in the Premier League.

"It's no secret he's a target," said Hodgson. "He's a proven goalscorer through all the age groups."

Huddersfield and Brighton are also interested in 21-year-old Solanke.

It is understood there is also interest from the Championship and clubs outside England.

"He's someone with the profile we're looking for, and the ability we are looking for. We know him better from the England games, and the performances with England," said Hodgson.

"If he comes here, it'll be up to him to show he can do that in Premier League football."

Solanke, a former England youth international who has won one senior cap - against Brazil last year - joined Liverpool from Chelsea on a free transfer in 2017.

However, he has not made a first-team appearance for the league leaders this season.

He was ruled out of Saturday's 5-1 win over Arsenal with a muscle problem.

Hodgson added: "I thought he was a good signing from Liverpool's point of view, but he's been kept out of the team by some very strong players.

"It would take some player to knock their front three out of the team, so it's not a negative that he's not been able to do so."

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  • Comment posted by jay12345, at 10:51 29 Dec 2018

    "29. Posted by Grb
    Chelsea got this one right"

    Yeh like they got Salah, De Bruyne, Lukaku right lol

  • Comment posted by GrandPooBah, at 10:17 29 Dec 2018

    Should go to Germany!

  • Comment posted by jay12345, at 11:00 29 Dec 2018

    34. Posted byHeadHunter

    Who ate you saying are cheque book mercenaries?
    If we sell players and get money for them then obviously we have to replace them. Here's net spend over last 5 years:-

    1. Manchester City £509,850,000
    2. Manchester United £417,580,000
    3. Chelsea £242,700,000
    4. Arsenal £221,990,000
    5. Everton £204,700,000
    6. Liverpool £173,670,000
    Who're the mercenaries again?Lol

  • Comment posted by Stulad, at 10:11 29 Dec 2018

    Palace did wonders for Loftus-Cheek so hopefully that is a factor in his decision. Roy has been reluctant to play new signings without them proving themselves in training so he’ll have to be prepared to knuckle down if he does join the Eagles.

  • Comment posted by Stephen, at 10:35 29 Dec 2018

    Rangers only have a one trick pony to score goals in Morelos..& with Stevie G at the helm Solanke could soon be a hero at Ibrox.

  • Comment posted by MK Firm, at 10:15 29 Dec 2018

    Germany is the place to send him at the moment

  • Comment posted by Davethewave, at 10:13 29 Dec 2018

    He needs to go to a club where he will get regular minutes on the pitch. He seems to have potential but no one really knows what he can do so in some respects he's a bit of a risk. A loan is probably the best solution for everyone. The same can be said for many young UK players who are not getting playing time. Ethan Ampadu is another who springs to mind.

  • Comment posted by U14419057, at 10:27 29 Dec 2018

    @16

    I bet he's gutted he didn't live up to your expectations. And yet there he is; a professional footballer and there you are; a keyboard warrior.

  • Comment posted by CINAMENG, at 10:09 29 Dec 2018

    this could be good for him as chances look slim with the return to fitness of Sturridge. I'd like to see him at Palace.

  • Comment posted by drysler, at 10:11 29 Dec 2018

    Should go to Rangers

  • Comment posted by undercover10, at 10:34 29 Dec 2018

    Solanke possible move to Palace could work for both, he needs game time and Palace are desperate for a striker, Palace create so many chances so he could do very well there.

  • Comment posted by Gjem, at 14:12 29 Dec 2018

    Get out and get game time!! Same for Loftus-Cheek at Chelsea too!?

  • Comment posted by AlbertTrotter, at 10:31 29 Dec 2018

    @15 Yet City seemingly threw away arguably one of the most talented youngsters in the world in Sancho by not giving him game time. Foden will be off next!

  • Comment posted by biggrant, at 10:48 29 Dec 2018

    Palace the best bet all day long. He’ll get game time alongside some talented players who have played at top clubs (Sakho, Benteke, Kelly, Van aanholt) and some who have played at ‘best of the rest’ clubs like Townsend and Zaha. He would need to progress lots to be good enough for Liverpool, but is well on track to be a regular starter for a West Ham, Newcastle or Manchester United level club.

  • Comment posted by red77, at 10:28 29 Dec 2018

    16. Tommy

    He's 21. He'll develop with time.

  • Comment posted by Pete Shields, at 14:03 29 Dec 2018

    I would like to see Newcastle sign him for the remainder of this season. We are desperately lacking up front.

  • Comment posted by Jonesey, at 14:03 29 Dec 2018

    Why on earth open up a HYS on this? All it does is encourage the brain-dead to have a dig at Liverpool, whilst most don't even mention Solanke at all.

  • Comment posted by mustymarks, at 13:15 29 Dec 2018

    Wolf359,
    No REAL LFC or ANY clubs fans consider the title is in the bag until it is REALLY over.
    So just keep your thoughts to yourself and stop trying to incite people into making silly / argumentative comments by posting inflammatory / provocative remarks.
    There is no need to provoke people unless you have sad life / thought process.

  • Comment posted by Uroborus, at 10:24 29 Dec 2018

    Not a bad buy by Klopp; the talent is there but has not made it at the highest level.

  • Comment posted by Chuffy Mc, at 13:18 29 Dec 2018

    Wolf359 only halfway through the season and you are claiming you know where Liverpool will finish?
    Seems to me you're the one who is arrogant enough to think you know what the future holds.
    Stop supporting any team that plays Liverpool and perhaps try supporting your own team instead.

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