Off contract Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho is being lined up for a return to France.

The former PSG captain is a free agent after coming off contract at Palace this week.

L'Equipe says Montpellier are in talks with Sakho about bringing him back to France.

Discussions are progressing positively and the 31 year-old is impressed by the project laid out by Montpellier.

With a young squad, Montpellier want to lean on Sakho's experience to lead them into the new season.