Alan Pardew is seeking a new deal with Crystal Palace.

Pardew has proved a far more popular figure back at his former club, who he has led from relegation candidates to fifth in the Barclays Premier League.

"The reason I am talking to them about a new contract here is because I feel we could go forward," Pardew said.

"There is no point in me staying if I don't have the ambition.

"At this time of my career, I need to win trophies - that is probably the thing that you can hold against me as a manager, so I want to win trophies."