Crystal Palace are ready to hijack Nottingham Forest's proposed move for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, according to reports.
Steve Cooper's Forest have agreed personal terms with the 24-year-old, but are currently not meeting Lyon's €15million valuation of the player. As per L'Equipe, Palace have now expressed an interest in Aouar and are ready to make an offer for the Frenchman, who has one year left on his contract.
Earlier this week, it was claimed Aouar had a "provisional contract agreement" in place with Forest. French outlet RMC reported that "a total agreement" has been reached between Cooper's side, the player and his representatives over a move to The City Ground.
