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According to Teamtalk, Crystal Palace are among a host of Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Said Benrahma, who has been setting the Championship alight this season. Whether the Eagles can match Brentford's whopping asking price is uncertain but the Algerian would certainly be an upgrade on one of Palace's key men.

What's the word?

Teamtalk understands that Palace are not alone in their interest in the 23-year-old, with fellow London outfits West Ham, Spurs and Arsenal all keeping a close eye on his progress in the second tier.

Despite having only arrived in England in the summer after completing the switch from Nice, the winger has looked like he's been bursting down the flanks in the Championship for years and could be making yet another big step up at the end of the season.

With all the interest in their young star from the big hitters, the Bees are looking to really cash in - they have slapped a £30m price tag on the wide-man's head and, while it might be difficult for Palace to stump up that fee, they would have a serial goal-getter on their hands if they could.

Ta-ta, Townsend

Andros Townsend has been in great form for the Eagles this season, with his performances even leading some to name him an outside bet for the England squad, although his numbers for the campaign pale in comparison to those of Benrahma.

Former Spurs man Townsend has chalked up four goals and as many assists in the league this season, while the in-demand Brentford ace has nine and 12 to his name, respectively.

For what is looking like being one of his best seasons in the top flight, Townsend's numbers don't quite stack up and, while he is capable of moments of utter magic, his end product still isn't up to scratch.

Too often does the 27-year-old fire wide or over when he's found in the box and that poor close-range finishing has surely cost his side at times this season.

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Benrahma has no such troubles and while his eight-figure price tag would mean he arrives at Selhurst Park with big expectations, he would undoubtedly be an upgrade on Townsend if his form in the second tier can translate to the top flight.