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Crystal Palace are ready to sign Emmanuel Adebayor as a short-term fix after being frustrated in their search for a striker this month.

The Eagles have been priced out of a move for Fiorentina's Khouma Babacar, a player they have followed for over a year now, as well as Chelsea forward Loic Remy.

MirrorFootball reported last week that the Eagles were considering a surprise move for the former Tottenham man if their prime targets fell through, and that talks had taken place.

And the Togolese striker, who has also played for Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester City, could even sign this week ahead of Saturday's trip to the Etihad.

Palace are also in the running for wantaway Spurs winger Andros Townsend.

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