Crystal Palace have been encouraged in their pursuit of Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun.

The London Evening News says Palace have been given hope in their pursuit of Tosun after the Turkish club indicated they are willing to sell him for around £20million in January.

Palace made a late bid to sign Tosun on deadline day in August and are weighing up another move for the 26-year-old when the transfer window reopens.

Tosun scored twice in the Champions League last night to give Besiktas a 2-1 win in Monaco and his good form means he is now expected to attract interest from clubs across Europe.

Besiktas had indicated before last night they are willing to listen to offers for the Turkey international and Palace will have been watching his performance last night with interest.