July 31 2008

Ben Watson

Midfielder Ben Watson has been told he has no future at Crystal Palace.

Watson has stated his desire to leave the club with Birmingham, QPR and Nottingham Forest reportedly interested in the Former Academy player.

He has 12 months left on his contract and Palace would be willing to let him go - but only at the right price.

Manager Neil Warnock has already signed a replacement in Nick Carle from Bristol City and Neil Danns is waiting in the wings once he recovers from injury.

With the 22-year-old's mind elswhere, Palace manager Neil Warnock believes it's best Watson stays out of the side until everything is resolved.

Warnock said: "Ben's not in my plans. He's made it clear he wasn’t going to sign a new contract and that’s why we went out and signed Nick Carle. He won’t be involved.

"Ben won't play for the club while he remains in the current situation - he has rejected our offer of a contract and as far as I know wants to leave. But, to be honest, it's not something I worry about."