Crystal Palace are lining up a move for Sunderland whiz Josh Maja.

The Daily Mail says Palace's sporting director Dougie Freedman will head to the North East to watch the youngster in action against Luton on Saturday as the club look to bolster their front-line.

Maja is also a target for Huddersfield, Manchester City and Wolves, but Palace boss Roy Hodgson claimed to be unaware of the player when asked last week.

Palace are also extending their search for a new forward into Europe, and are considering a move for Michy Batshuayi, of Chelsea, among others.