Released Reading striker Leroy Lita has been in talks with Crystal Palace regarding a potential Bosman move to Selhurst Park.

Apparently, the Eagles' financial constraints could scupper the deal.

Speaking to the Croydon Advertiser, Palace manager Neil Warnock said: “We’ve spoken to Leroy Lita’s people.

“But he will have to fit into our pay structure at the club and I just can’t see that happening.”

Lita has Premier League experience with Reading; he scored the winner against Middlesbrough in the Royals' first ever game at that level.