Crystal Palace, Sunderland chase Agyemang-Badu

English trio Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough and Sunderland are interested in signing Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu.

The Udinese midfielder has constantly been linked with a move away from the Italian side.

However, fresh reports are gaining currency that English sides Crystal Palace, Boro and Sunderland have joined the queue to sign the hugely talented enforcer.

Badu has been phenomenal for the Stadio Fruili side since he joined six years ago.

Palace and Sunderland are interested in the midfielder while he has also caught the attention of Middlesbrough.

The Ghanaian is reported to have impressed manager Aitor Karanka during a recent friendly between Udinese and Boro and has enquired about his availability.