Summer shopping: five players Pardew can pick for Crystal Palace

Should Van Dijk prove too difficult to lure to London, the Eagles could do worse than to run the rule over Steven Caulker. Once highly-rated, the QPR starlet’s stock has fallen, but the youngster has potential and could be available for a cut price fee.

Defensive Midfielder: Stephane Mbia
Reports suggest Pardew could be willing to take a punt on Sevilla star Stephan Mbia, who played a vital part in the Bathtubs’ Europa League success last season.

Still a regular in Spain, the former QPR flop apparently wants to give the Premier League another crack and could be snapped up for free.

Powerful and energetic, Mbia would certainly help shore up the Selhurst Park side next to skipper Mile Jedinak, and allow Palace to dominate more in midfield.

Attacking midfielder: Victor Moses
The Eagles are already well-stocked on the wing, but Pardew’s playing style relies heavily on the guile, width and forward thrust of Yala Bolasie and Wilfried Zaha. Another option, particularly one as adaptable as Nigeria international Moses, would not go amiss.

A Palace academy product, the 24-year-old has had a mixed time since leaving Selhurst Park, but could come full circle and become a hometown hero again.

Striker: Jordan Rhodes
Apparent target and Chelsea outcast Loic Remy may have been at his best under Pardew’s instruction at St James’ Park, but still seems a luxury option, and may be just out of Palace’s grasp.

Rampant Rhodes, who has struck 16 times this term, looks up for grabs this summer though, with the striker’s Blackburn Rovers future uncertain.

There will almost certainly be a race for the potent forward, but Pardew could steal a march on his rivals by offering reliable scorer Rhodes guaranteed Premier League football. The striker would surely thrive on the Eagles’ exciting wing play and forward thinking.