Joel Ward admits new contract talks with Crystal Palace have stalled.

Improved terms were believed to be on the table for Ward, but the player himself says he hasn't heard anything just yet.

"There's been no movement," said Ward to the Croydon Advertiser.

"I haven't heard more since the first round of negotiations, it hasn't come out again or been approached.

"I am just concentrating on football and hopefully things will get sorted out.

"I have loved my time at the club so far and really enjoyed it.

"It's not a hidden thing, it's gone on for quite a while but for me I just need to get on with playing."