Crystal Palace, Watford and Southampton are battling it out to secure the services of Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna, according to French publication L'Equipe.

City released Sagna following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season and it was widely expected that the right-back would be making a move back to his native France this summer.

Despite his advancing years though, Sagna is still believed to be attracting the interest from a host of Premier League clubs.

And according to reports emerging out of France, claims have been made that the trio of Crystal Palace, Watford and Southampton are battling it out to secure the services of the 34-year-old veteran.