Crystal Palace close in on US youth star Zavier Gozo

Palace are set to land the 19-year-old Real Salt Lake wing-back for £11m as Sage rebuilds.

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What happened. Crystal Palace are close to signing US youth international Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for £11m, with the 19-year-old left out of his side's recent match due to an 'excused absence'.

• Gozo has represented the US up to Under-23 level.
• Palace see him as a successor to Daniel Muñoz at right wing-back.
• Move follows Nathaniel Clyne's departure and Danny Imray's sale to Wrexham.

Palace also aim to keep Adam Wharton amid Chelsea interest in defender Pep Chavarria.

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