Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson determined to make Ghana striker Jordan Ayew's loan a move permanent, reports from England claim.
According to a report in the Sun Newspaper, the deal that could cost the Eagles £4m as the South London side seek to boost their ranks for next season.
The experienced manager wants to make the Ghana international his first summer signing as they prepare for a better finish next term.
This means Ayew, who is on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, is set to stay at Selhurst Park for a longer duration after making an indifferent impact on loan.
The 27-year-old has struggled for constant game time but has managed 18 Premier League appearances-mostly as a substitute.
He has scored one goal to his credit and despite that unimpressive goal count, Palace still want to keep the player on a permanent basis.
According to the report, Crystal Palace are confident Jordan will be a decent squad player next season, with top-flight status virtually assured for another campaign.
Palace are not the only team linked to the Ghana star. Agents close to the player have told Ghanasoccernet.com that Southampton have also targeted Ayew for next season.
Southampton could land him for a a small transfer amount as his parent club Aston Villa want him off their payroll to reduce their wage bill.
Ayew spent this season on loan at Crystal Palace where he failed to make an impression.
The attacker is looking forward to a good Nations Cup after Ghana qualified for the competition in Egypt this June.
The 27-year-old has been named in Ghana's squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.