Crystal Palace have suffered a blow as transfer target Rayan Ait-Nouri has been ruled out for up to four months, something which would end thoughts of a switch to the Eagles this month.

Roy Hodgson's men have held talks with French side Angers over a deal for the left-back, while Spanish side Atletico Madrid have been tracking Ait-Nouri for several months.

 



Ait-Nouri was injured in Angers' 1-1 draw with Nice on Saturday though and on Sunday went under the knife for a double fracture of his jaw.

Angers coach Stephane Moulin has admitted he fears a long spell on the sidelines for the youngster, telling AFP: "We aren't talking about weeks, but months."
 


Ait-Nouri could be out for up to four months and the news will surely end any chance of a transfer to Crystal Palace this month.



The 18-year-old had been catching the eye with his performances in the French top flight with Angers.

Moulin has called upon Ait-Nouri for 16 of his side's Ligue 1 matches this term, with the left-back also chipping in with three assists.
 

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Ait-Nouri though may well not play again for the club this season.