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Crystal Palace 'have £5m bid for Will Hughes rejected' in blow to Patrick Vieira's hopes of bolstering his midfield... and the club 'are REFUSING to offer Watford more' despite new boss's pleas for backing

Crystal Palace have reportedly had a £5million bid for Will Hughes rejected by Watford in a blow to Patrick Vieira's hopes of bolstering his midfield engine room.

Vieira is still keen to bring Hughes to Selhurst Park but the Eagles are refusing to spend a penny more to secure his services.

Sportsmail reported Crystal Palace were in talks to sign the midfielder earlier this week but the club have now seen their initial offer rejected, according to The Sun.

Crystal Palace reportedly saw their u00a35million bid for Will Hughes rejected by Watford
Watford believe the midfielder is worth more than the u00a35m fee Palace have offered

Hughes has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Watford and could walk away for free at the end of the season.