Summary:
Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede is closing in on a move to Crystal Palace.

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Rudy Gestede pulled out of Blackburn’s game with Wigan on Saturday in a bid to push through a move to Crystal Palace. The 26-year-old told coaching staff that he was not in the right frame of mind to play after a week of interest from Premier League clubs. Hull City and West Brom have both declared they are out of any prospective deal as they believe the Benin international is over-priced at £6million. Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede sat out his side's draw with Wigan at the DW Stadium on Saturday . The forward is attempting to push through a deal with Premier League club Crystal Palace . However, Palace are willing to offer around £5m for a player who has scored 12 goals this season and that may be enough to clinch a deal. Meanwhile, Eagles scouts scouts watched Watford winger Ikechi Anya and striker Troy Deeney in Saturday’s 5-0 victory over Charlton. Hornets winger Lloyd Dyer has gone to Birmingham on loan until the end of the season. Palace are also keeping a keen eye on Watford winger Ikechi Anya (above) and striker Troy Deeney .