Cheikhou Kouyate is set to leave Crystal Palace.

Kouyate and Palace are facing a split after making no progress over a new contract.

The Eagles have been in talks with the Senegalese star, 32, whose present deal expires in a week.

But The Sun reports it is highly likely an agreement will not be reached and Kouyate will walk away a free agent.

A move to the Middle East is a lucrative option for the defender.