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Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce confirms Jermain Defoe interest but says safety is a priority

Sam Allardyce is interested in signing Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.

Defoe can leave the North East club on a free transfer due to a relegation clause in his contract.

Bournemouth and West Ham are among those in the mix but Allardyce, who managed him at the Stadium of Light, now wants him at Crystal Palace.

Sam Allardyce has confirmed an interest in signing Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe
Sam Allardyce has confirmed an interest in signing Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe
Defoe can leave the North East club on a free transfer due to a relegation clause in his contract
Defoe can leave the North East club on a free transfer due to a relegation clause in his contract

'If we are safe in the Premier League and Jermain Defoe is available, and he wants to come to Crystal Palace, I would be interested,' Allardyce said.