However, Pardew has confirmed that the club legend will be staying at Palace for the time being.
So, if you’re coming from work, we have taken a look back on what’s happened so far today since lunchtime and Alan Pardew’s pre-match press conference…
Mo Diame of Hull City was linked with a move south to Palace, yet Pardew refused to give anything away when asked about the Senegal worldwide.
Crystal Palace are reportedly set to hand former England worldwide Rob Green a return to the Premier League on transfer deadline day, according to the Daily Mail.
However, following a series of discussions, Sky Sports News has claimed that a deal between the two clubs could not be reached.
However, such reports have been played down on deadline day, with Sky claiming that the Hammers are not making a move for him.
McCarthy started the season as Palace’s first-choice keeper while Julian Speroni was sidelined with a finger injury, but was replaced by Wales global Wayne Hennessey after failing to keep a clean sheet in six appearances.