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Crystal Palace still keen on Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun

Crystal Palace remain keen on Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun.

The Mirror says Palace boss Hodgson wants to beef up his attack by signing Tosun.

Landing a striker to challenge £27 million record-buy Christian Benteke is one of the south Londoners' January priorities as their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League continues, and Hodgson plans a fresh move for 26-year-old Tosun — who was on the club's summer wish-list.

He has scored 12 times in 23 games for Besiktas and Turkey this season to maintain his prolific form

Newcastle are also keen on Tosun, who would cost in the region of £20m.

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