Textor nearing Palace sale
Crystal Palace part-owner John Textor is advancing in talks with New York Jets owner Woody Johnson to sell his stake in the Premier League side.The deal - understood to be worth in the region of £190m - could be key towards boosting the club's hopes of being cleared to play in Europe next season.Read more from Sami here
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