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Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards, with the USA international set to fall down pecking order due to imminent arrival of Matthijs de Ligt

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards.

The 22-year-old USA international centre-back spent last season on loan at Hoffenheim and will be pushed further down the pecking order following the arrival of Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus.

Richards also had a fresh offer from Hoffenheim but is keen to join Palace if they can agree a fee.

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards (above)

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards (above)

The USA international spent last season on loan at fellow Bundesliga side Hoffenhem

He came through the youth ranks at FC Dallas before going on loan to Bayern in 2018, a deal which was made permanent the following year.