Agent: 'Rudy Gestede wants to leave Blackburn Rovers for Crystal Palace'

Rudy Gestede's agent has claimed that the striker is keen on leaving Blackburn Rovers for Crystal Palace.

Rovers have received multiple offers from Premier League clubs this month for the Benin international, but are yet to agree a fee with less than two weeks of the transfer window remaining.

It was reported yesterday that Palace had made a firm offer, and Gestede would like to join Alan Pardew in South London, according to David Wancier.

"The player wants to join Crystal Palace but remains committed to Blackburn," Wancier told Sky Sports News.

"He wants the club to consider the good offer from Crystal Palace.

"He wants to go not to earn a lot of money but to prove he's good enough for the top level. We think Palace is the right place for him."

The 26-year-old striker, who has 12 league goals to his name this season, was left out of Rovers' squad for the 1-1 draw at Wigan Athletic on Saturday because of his desire to leave.