It seemed as if Crystal Palace were all set to sign a Premier League player on a free transfer this summer – although Ipswich have now hijacked the deal. Dougie Freedman has made a fine habit of capitalising on freebies in the transfer market in his role as Director of Football at Selhurst Park, notably snapping up both Jefferson Lerma and Sam Johnstone for free in recent years. Now – however – Crystal Palace are set to miss out on the chance to secure another free transfer… Ipswich set to beat Crystal Palace to Ben JohnsonA story from the Guardian now claims that Ipswich will sign Ben Johnson…
