Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has denied claims they were turned down by new Watford manager Marco Silva.

Former Hull manager Silva was linked to the post before taking the job at Watford last month.

But Parish has dismissed reports the Portuguese boss was ever the leading candidate for the Palace job.

Responding to a post about Palace's bid to land Silva, Parish tweeted: "Utter tosh, number one target [...] agent begged me to see him, ok I'll fly him here or get an early flight back, next day he went to Watford."

Palace are searching for a long-term solution to replace Sam Allardyce and Parish says a decision on the club's playing style will determine who they appoint.