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Crystal Palace 'plot double swoop for Ajax's Edson Alvarez and Nottingham Forest starlet Brennan Johnson' as Patrick Vieira looks to freshen up his squad ahead of next season

Crystal Palace are reportedly planning a double swoop for Ajax defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez and Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson.

Patrick Vieira is planning to freshen up his midfield options ahead of next season and, according to The Sun, he has identified the duo as the ideal candidates to bring in this summer.

Alvarez has previously been on Palace's and West Ham's radar before he joined Ajax from Mexican outfit America in the summer of 2019.

Ajax defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez
Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson

Crystal Palace are plotting a double swoop for Edson Alvarez and Brennan Johnson

After taking some time to find his feet in his first season in Amsterdam, the 24-year-old has established himself as a key figure in Erik ten Hag's team.