Crystal Palace will not be signing former Arsenal and Manchester City star Bacary Sagna.
Sagna, who was released by City last month, had been linked with a move to Selhurst Park.
But talkSPORT reports that Eagles chiefs have opted against a move for the veteran defender.
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It leaves the door wide open for Marseille to swoop for Sagna. The Ligue 1 club have reportedly offered the France international a lucrative contract.
Sagna, 34, was part of the Manchester City squad that won the Premier League in 2015 and the FA Cup with Arsenal a year before.
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