The 34-year-old striker spent the end of last season on loan at Leeds after Eagles boss Warnock opted to use the club's young attacking stars such as Victor Moses and Sean Scannell instead.

But Freedman has a year left on his contract at Selhurst Park and insists he can still play a big part for Palace next season.

"I just need to hear what Neil's got to say and weigh up my options," he told the South London Press.

"I've got a year to go on my contract and I need to decide if I'll fight for my place - I have changed previous Palace bosses' minds in the past. Iain Dowie and Peter Taylor both told me I might not be in their plans and I ended up signing new contracts. But it's about getting the opportunity to show what I can do.

"I don't need to prove myself at Palace but I need to prove myself to Neil Warnock. The last thing I want to do is dig my heels in and stop the likes of Victor Moses and Sean Scannell coming through, but on the other hand I do think I can offer something."