Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is optimistic his side can win the race to sign England forward Dominic Solanke in the January transfer window.
The Eagles failed to find the net for the 10th time in all competitions this term in the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
N'Golo Kante scored the only goal to leave Hodgson's men looking nervously over their shoulders in 15th in the Premier League.
Chairman Steve Parish confirmed prior to the defeat that the club are interested in signing Solanke, who has not played a single minute for Liverpool this season.