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Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson ‘optimistic’ of signing Tottenham defender Kyle Walker-Peters

Crystal Palace are looking to sign Kyle Walker-Peters on loan from Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window.

Palace boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed that ‘discussions are taking place’ with Spurs, and he is optimistic that a deal could be reached between the two clubs over signing the young right-back.

Hodgson said to Sky Sports: “I know that the discussions are taking place, and Dougie Freedman is working very hard on that aspect. I’m optimistic and hopeful that we can get Kyle here. First hand, it was being discussed as a loan.”

The Eagles are looking to bolster their right-back area after losing Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the summer transfer window to Manchester United.