Crystal Palace ‘in talks’ with Bundesliga man as Patrick Viera seeks more signings

Crystal Palace will be eager to build on their 12th place finish last season.

Patrick Viera’s appointment last year raised eyebrows but the former New York City and Nice boss has done a decent job at Selhurst Park.

His side are currently away on pre-season duties as they look ahead to next term.

Here is all the news coming out of the club today....

Defender in talks

Crystal Palace are reportedly working on a deal to sign defender Chris Richards from Bayern Munich.

The centre-back spent last season on loan at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.

He is now ‘in talks’ with the Eagles, according to a report by the Daily Mail.

Viera wants more

Viera has signalled his desire to sign some more players in this transfer window.

His side have brought in three new faces so far this summer in Malcolm Ebiowei from Derby County, Sam Johnstone from West Bromwich Albion and Cheick Doucoure from Lens.

He has said, as per Sky Sports: “I still believe we are short in the number of players that we have. Hopefully we will make a couple more signings and that will help us to be more ambitious.”

Pre-season clash

Crystal Palace have been in pre-season friendly action today against Manchester United in Australia.

The London club have taken on the Red Devils in Brisbane but lost 3-1.

Erik ten Hag’s side went 3-0 up after goals from Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho before defender Joel Ward pulled one back.

Young United centre-back Will Fish was sent off as well.