Holland legend Edgar Davids is set for a sensational return to
professional football after lining up a move to Crystal Palace.
The midfielder hasn't played since leaving his second spell at
Ajax in the summer of 2008 - but hasn't officially announced his
retirement from the game.
And Sportsmail understands the former Juventus superstar has
held talks with Eagles boss George Burley with a view to signing a
short-term deal at Selhurst Park.
Shock move: Edgar Davids looks set for
Palace
The Dutchman is still mulling over the offer and is expected to
give the south London club a decision in the next few days.
Davids - who spent two seasons at Tottenham - is keen on
returning to London and Burley has moved quickly to land the
holding midfielder.
And the veteran views a potential move to London as more of a
lifestyle change and a hefty financial package is understood to be
low on his list of priorities, leaving Palace hopeful of a agreeing
a deal.
The capture of Davids would signal a massive coup for Palace,
who were on the brink of going bust before local businessmen Martin
Long and Steve Parish completed a last-minute takeover.