Crystal Palace’s Cabaye honoured by Marseille interest

Yohan Cabaye has admitted he was honoured by interest from Marseille during the January transfer window but says he is focused on Crystal Palace’s relegation problems.

The French playmaker has struggled to make an impact this season, contributing only two goals and no assists, and with Palace struggling for form they face an uphill task if they are going to avoid relegation.

The 31-year-old – bought under previous boss Alan Pardew from PSG – is already heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park this summer regardless of whether Palace stay up or not.

And although Cabaye was full of praise for Marseille and their coach when he spoke to the French press, he emphasised the fact that he is fully concentrated on ensuring Palace’s safety.

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“It’s flattering, because Marseille is already one of the great French clubs. After that there’s my life in London, my club, and I focused on that,” he said.

“It flatters, really. I have immense respect for Rudi Garcia, the coach, and the person he is. But there is a reality.

“And we are in a complicated situation with the club (Palace). What I can say is that the only connection I have with Marseille is my fourth daughter was born there, that’s all.”