Andrew Johnson's future appears to lie at one of three Premiership clubs – Wigan, Everton or Bolton.
Those are the trio that are reported to have made £7m bids for the free-scoring forward, though it is thought Palace chairman Simon Jordan is holding out for more.
As a result, Wigan may be prepared to add skilful midfielder Damien Francis to their bid as a makeweight.
However, AJ is thought to favour the Everton move over the advances of Wigan and Portsmouth.