Delaney linked with surprise move to Cork City

Cork City are closing in on a possible deal to bring Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney back to his native city, Examiner Sport understands.

The 36-year-old is out of contract at Selhurst Park and is believed to be keen to move home to Ireland. A possible one-year extension to his Palace career was mooted but Delaney made the decision last month to say farewell to South London after six years at the club.

Sources close to the player confirmed last night he was considering his options, one of which is a move to the Airtricity League Premier Division champions.