Sam Allardyce predicts a tough January for the club, with getting to know the players and trying to sign new ones. Crystal Palace have made a bid to sign Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson, sources close to the Eagles have told N FC. A number of clubs have made enquiries to sign Jenkinson on loan during this month's transfer window, but Palace are looking to buy the full-back on a permanent deal. Arsenal and Palace are in talks as the Eagles look to try to agree a fee, with Sam Allardyce hoping to make the 24-year-old his first signing since taking charge at Selhurst Park last month. Allardyce previously worked with the player during a loan spell at West Ham when he was manager of the club....
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