Neil Warnock has dropped the biggest hint yet that wonderkid John Bostock will snub interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona to sign for Crystal Palace.

Bostock turned 16 today which means he is now eligible to sign his first professional contract.

And the Palace manager is quietly confident the talented midfielder will turn his back on Europe's big guns to sign for the Selhurst Park club.

"I am optimistic he will sign for us, said Warnock.

"I have spoken to his parents and have expressed to them that I think the best way for him to move forward is by staying at the club where he will have more first-team chances."

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