Report: Crystal Palace want £5million-rated Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson

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Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in defender Carl Jenkinson from London rival Arsenal.

According to the Sun, Palace could turn to the 27-year-old following the exit of Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer to Manchester United.

It is understood that Eagles manager Roy Hodgson has always been a big admirer of Jenkinson and even handed him an England debut in 2012.

The report details that the right-back is available to leave Arsenal for around £5million and end his eight-year stint at the Emirates Stadium,

Jenkinson played just eight first-team games last season for Arsenal and a potential exit looks on the cards.

The full-back has previously been out on loan with Birmingham City and West Ham, but his career has stalled lately.

TBR’s View:

Palace need to find a replacement for Wan-Bissaka and he leaves a huge void in the defence, but a move away from Selhurst Park seemed inevitable for such an immense talent.

Jenkinson is a potential £5million bargain this summer in the current transfer market and could be an exciting addition for Palace.

He would certainly need time and a regular run of games to get towards his best, but he’s shown in the past he can be a consistent defender in the top flight and attacks well.