Premier League star worth £40m set to be dropped for Chelsea clash?

Yannick Bolasie has gone from being rated at £40million to facing the first-team axe in the space of a week.

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has talked up his Congolese midfielder recently, insisting his man is beyond the financial reach of most clubs as Liverpool and Tottenham up their interest.

Pardew takes his side to Premier League champions elect Chelsea this weekend and hinted he may drop Bolasie after a poor display against Hull last time out.

Pardew explained: "No-one has come in for him. He was disappointing last weekend and needs to see if he is selected this week."

Bolasie was awarded a new contract last summer amid transfer interest from rivals clubs and is expected to be offered an even better deal if he ends up staying at Selhurst park for next season.