Forest’s attacker Dennis has come onto Palace’s radar and they have been in touch with the Tricky Trees to register an interest.

And the swoop is being pushed by Hodgson, who worked with Dennis during his stint as Watford boss.

Hodgson feels the Nigeria international would fit the bill for him at Selhurst Park and is pushing Crystal Palace to sign him.

Crystal Palace are not alone in their admiration of Dennis, though the fact the attacker could return to London with the move is an advantage for the Eagles.

Italian top flight sides Atalanta and Bologna are also interested in Dennis, while Villarreal are keeping themselves informed of his situation.

Dennis still has a further three years left to run on his contract at Nottingham Forest, having joined the club last summer.

Crystal Palace couldn’t resist poking fun at Chelsea with their hilarious choice of song on a video of Michael Olise.

The French star has ended speculation over his future by signing a new four-year contract with the Eagles

Chelsea had triggered a £35million release clause in his previous deal, however they were left surprised by his decision to stay at Selhurst Park.

Palace had every right to feel smug after seeing off the advances of one of world football’s biggest sides, something that they showed by sharing a video of Olise in action on Instagram.

Playing over the footage of him spraying an exquisite pass to Eberechi Eze, the highlight clip accompanied by the song Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis.

Olise’s u-turn over his future certainly was a dagger to the heart of Mauricio Pochettino’s side, but for Palace boss Roy Hodgson, it was the ultimate good-news story.

He told the club website: “It’s the best possible news we could have.

“I had been concerned – it’s always concerning when a club of Chelsea’s stature take interest in a player, and people will suggest that a move to them might be the best bet.

“I had always hoped that wouldn’t be the case and that Michael would realise that at such a young age his future here is very bright, and we can help him move very quickly on to another level.

“I am delighted for the club, and I must congratulate Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman on the fantastic job they have done in persuading him that, even though there was pressure from outside, ‘this is your place and this is where we think you will progress in the right way and develop in the right way’.”

Olise, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury, scored two goals and provided 11 assists for Palace last season after signing from Reading in 2021.