Palace join race for Monaco striker Riviere as Stoke ask about Spurs outcast Holtby

Crystal Palace have joined the race for Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere. Stoke held talks with Monaco representatives last week but the club’s asking price is £6million for the 23-year-old.

Palace have been struggling to get deals finalised and Tony Pulis sees a striker as a priority.



He has considered Stoke’s Peter Crouch, Jon Walters, Brondby’s Simon Makienok and David McGoldrick at Ipswich.



Heading to the Palace? Emmanuel Riviere is wanted by Tony Pulis at Selhurst Park

Scouts are due to watch Riviere play against Monts d’Or Azergues in the French cup on Tuesday night prior to making any bid.



Fiorentina are showing interest in Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie, 24.



Italian job: Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie has emerged as a target for Fiorentina

Stoke bound? Mark Hughes has asked about Lewis Holtby's availability

Stoke, meanwhile, are also keen on Tottenham’s Lewis Holtby but much depends on their asking price with manager Mark Hughes unable to take any more Premier League loans.



