Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew insists he is not interested in raiding former club Newcastle for Tim Krul and is disappointed that reports emerged suggesting he was planning a move. Pardew is planning a busy summer in the transfer market after taking over at Palace and leading the team on an incredible run of form that has pulled them away from the relegation zone. The 53-year-old made the shock decision to leave Newcastle for the south London club in January but maintains that he is happy with current No 1 Julian Speroni. Alan Pardew admits he is disappointed to be linked with a raid on his former club for goalkeeper Tim Krul . Pardew says that as Crystal Palace manager, he has had no contact with Newcastle or Krul over a transfer . The Crystal Palace manager insists he is happy with current Eagles No 1 goalkeeper Julian Speroni . ‘There’s been no contact between me, Newcastle, the player and the agent,’ Pardew said. ‘I’m surprised at that. It’s unwelcome. I’ve got a great relationship with my goalkeeper here. I’m confident that Krul will stay at Newcastle. ‘We’re looking at a number of players for the future but not a goalkeeper at the moment. We need to take the next step. We’re fortunate of the location we have and the crowd we get. There’s an opportunity to move forward quickly. ‘Whether that’s buying a player from Rotherham for £100,000 or a player from Inter Milan for £8million, well do what’s right for the club.’
Alan Pardew left Newcastle to take over as Crystal Palace manager .
There have been rumours linking him with Magpies keeper Tim Krul .
Pardew is disappointed that reports emerged suggesting the move .
He says there has been no contact between him and the club or the player .