KELECHI IS IN DE BOER WAR

CRYSTAL PALACE are ready to back new boss Frank de Boer with a move for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.

The Eagles are poised to confirm the former Ajax boss (right), 47, within days as Sam Allardyce’s replacement.

They are ready to rival West Ham and Leicester in the race to sign Iheanacho (above), 20, who is not in Blues’ chief Pep Guardiola’s plans. But City TOTTENHAM flop Paulinho claims he is wanted by Barcelona – after the Brazilian midfielder rebuilt his career in China. will insert a buy-back option into any deal in order to ensure they do not regret allowing him to leave should he fulfil his potential elsewhere.

Palace are looking to boost their options up front next season despite a productive end for the season for Christian Benteke, who netted six times in his final 10 games.

De Boer is interested in a reunion with Ajax defender Joel Veltman, 25, who has also attracted Spurs’ attention.