RUSSELL MARTIN'S Premier League hopefuls Southampton want to win the race for Sunderland star Jack Clarke.

Saints are planning a £15million bid for the 23-year-old Championship superstar winger.

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Ex-Spurs boss Clarke wants to score another goal in the top flight and is open to a move if the Black Cats do not go up.

Sunderland may have to cash in on their best player, who is also loved by Brentford.

While West Ham were heavily tipped to make a bid for the 15-goal star in January.

Crystal Palace are also keeping tabs on Clarke and could make an approach this summer, especially if Michael Olise leaves.

Even Serie A giants Lazio have shown interest, reportedly submitting a £15 million bid last month.

Tottenham have a 25 percent sell-on clause that could impact Sunderland's valuation for their star player.

Saints have also completed a £15m deal for centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

The 22-year-old Manchester City star is on loan at St Mary's, but that will become a full-time contract at the high price if Southampton rise this season.

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Martin's side are two points clear of an automatic promotion place, but have a game in hand against second-placed Leeds.

Their 25-match unbeaten run was ended by Bristol City last week, but they bounced back with a 2-0 win over West Brom on Friday.

CRYSTAL PALACE have picked Marseille and Senegal star Iliman Ndiaye as their top target for next season.

The 23-year-old forward joined one of his youth teams from Sheffield United at the start of this season but is expected to be sold in the summer.

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And Palace have launched a robust investigation after he backed out of a bid while at Afcon in January.

The Eagles have not signed an alternative to their attack as they are reluctant to land Ndiaye next time.

Marseille will be looking for around £15million, but Palace are keen to spend on that.

Meanwhile, the club are also looking for new goalkeepers as they expect Sam Johnstone to move in the next window.

West Brom's Josh Griffiths has caught their attention.

Palace's move to Ndiaye is accompanied by transfer speculation surrounding Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.

The pair have performed excellently at Selhurst Park over the past two seasons.

Eze, who has scored five goals this season, is currently sidelined through injury after suffering a muscle tear in the 3-2 win over Sheffield United.

While Olise has endured an injury-riddled season, picking up a hamstring injury in a 4-1 defeat to Brighton.

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The former Reading wideman had only just returned from injury from the bench before his minutes on the pitch began to run short.

However, Olise has been lined up as a potential summer signing by Manchester United, Man City and Chelsea.

A £50 million price tag will not deter suitors for his signature.