Akinbiyi is surplus to requirements
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Ade Akinbiyi's Crystal Palace future has been thrown into doubt after being omitted from their pre-season training camp in Spain.
The 28-year-old striker cost the Eagles £2.2m when he signed from
Leicester last February.
But he has started just 11 league games since, scoring
three times.
A possible transfer to Stoke broke down because of Akinbiyi's high wages,
which are also proving prohibitive for a loan move.
And his future at Selhurst
Park looks bleak after manager Steve Kember admitted he did not fit in with his
plans.
Akinbiyi's representative Andrew Mills said: "Crystal Palace have made their
intentions reasonably clear, the manager has already said Ade might not feature
during this year.
"There aren't many options for Ade bar going out on loan but a loan move
would not be of benefit to anyone because there are very few teams with the
money to pay his wages.
"It's an uncomfortable position but he understands it. It's part of the
politics of modern-day football."
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