David Ozoh has been handed the spot that will soon be available at Crystal Palace with the departure of Nigeria international Uche Chrisantus certain after failing to impress during his loan spell, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Christiantus joined the team on loan from Getafe with an obligation to sign him permanently at the end of the loan deal, but certain conditions has to be met for the deal to go through.
He failed to meet the clauses in the deal, hence won’t be handed an extended stay at the club, who have already set the wheel in motion for his replacement ahead of the summer transfer window.
Ozoh who is on loan to Derby County has made the progress that was envisaged when he was loaned out to the English Championship side, and he will begin pre season with them.
The 20 year old is a target of coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle, who has already opened talks with his representative over a switch of nationality.
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