Crystal Palace courting Lee Chung-Yong and Anthony Modeste

Alan Pardew looks set to be one of the busiest bosses this winter window, as Crystal Palace (9/2 with Coral to be relegated) continue to reinforce their squad and distance themselves from the Premier League drop zone.

The Eagles are said to have Bolton Wanderers wingman Lee Chung-Yong on their radar, as well as Hoffenheim attacker Anthony Modeste and Valencia midfield shield Stephane Mbia, in what would be an ambitious triple swoop.

Palace are reported to have already been rebuffed by Blackburn Rovers over interest in frontman Rudy Gestede, with a mooted £3.5m offer rejected, but could still return for the Rovers sensation.

Pardew appears to have other options, however, and certainly looks set to make additions in offence after stating “asking questions of the opposition further up the field” was crucial in his team’s defeat of Burnley.

“You need to more than just defend well and be disciplined,” added the ex-Newcastle United coach.

The Eagles already have a fine array of forwards at their disposal, with Pardew so far managing to extract the best from the likes of Dwight Gayle, Jason Puncheon and Wilfried Zaha.

However, the London club are currently without schemer Yannick Bolasie, who is representing the Democratic Republic of Congo at the African Cup of Nations, and loan signing Yaya Sanogo is still raw.

With a relegation battle still a possibility, South Korea’s wide playmaker Chung-Yong could certainly be a useful addition. The Taeguek Warrior is on Asian Cup duty, but will be out of contract at the end of this season, making him one of the more realistic targets.

A reliable performer, the right winger has contributed 20 goals and 36 assists in 195 appearances for the Trotters and would surely welcome a return to the Premier League.