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Crystal Palace considering swoop for free agent Solly March
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Crystal Palace considering swoop for free agent Solly March
Crystal Palace are considering a move for Solly March, according to the BBC .
The Eagles are looking to ramp up their transfer activity after a very slow start to the summer transfer window.
Palace are close to signing Takehiro Tomiyasu and have submitted an offer for defender Axel Disasi . They have also agreed personal terms with Raphael Le Guen .
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The 32-year-old, who has been described as a ' great player ', is available on a free transfer after leaving Brighton & Hove Albion .
March is primarily a right-winger by trade but can operate as a wing-back. He could provide competition for Daniel Munoz .
March would be a shrewd signing for Palace
With Nathan Clyne leaving Selhurst Park this summer following the expiration of his contract, Palace need another wing-back.
While Brennan Johnson deputised there last season, the Eagles should be trying to move him on following an unconvincing spell.
March would be a cheap pick-up that can still provide quality. Munoz does not miss many games, meaning March won't have a big role to play.
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However, Palace fans will not be very receptive to this transfer as he spent 13 years with their arch-rivals.
Born in Eastbourne, March was in Palace's youth system left before joining the Seagulls, where he established himself.
Despite his Brighton connections and age, March could still prove to be a sensible addition for Palace.
Experience, versatility and Premier League know-how are valuable qualities for a squad preparing to compete on multiple fronts, and he would not command a transfer fee.
March would be a cost-effective depth signing that could strengthen Palace's squad without disrupting the first team.
