Chelsea transfer news: Crystal Palace enter race for Loic Remy as Blues look to tie up Romelu Lukaku deal

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Simon Johnson17 August 2016

Loic Remy is wanted by a host of clubs as he struggles to force his way into Antonio Conte's plans at Chelsea.

Remy has barely featured for Chelsea since Conte officially took charge last month and was left out of the squad for the win at home to West Ham on Monday.

The France international has already been offered to Everton by Chelsea as part of the deal to sign Romelu Lukaku, but the Merseyside club continue to insist the latter is staying at Goodison Park.

Former club Lyon have expressed an interest over a loan deal for Remy and the 29-year-old was spotted in the French city earlier this week.

However Lyon, where he began his career, can't afford his £85,000-a-week wages and are unlikely to agree terms.

Crystal Palace are trying to sign at least two forwards this month and Remy is seen as filling one of the possible options, while they continue to negotiate with Liverpool for Christian Benteke.

La Liga club Villarreal are also keen, while Turkish sides Besiktas and Galatasaray are exploring the situation.

Standard Sport revealed last month that Besiktas had earmarked Remy as a replacement for Mario Gomez.

The Germany international opted to return to Fiorentina, rather than making his loan switch to Besiktas a permanent one.

Remy joined Chelsea from QPR for £10.5m in 2014, but after being a useful squad member as the club won the League and League Cup in his first season, he made just six starts last term.

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