Considerable confusion surrounds the Olyroo’s plans with conflicting reports over whether he was offered a deal with Championship club Crystal Palace.

First it looked like a Jets deal was done and then it looked dead in the water following the player’s training stint with the London club.

His agent says an offer from Palace was received and subsequently rejected but manager Neil Warnock is on record as saying talk of a contract offer was premature.

Supporters are not the only ones who have been left scratching their heads with van Egmond having sought clarification on the situation.

The Jets coach told au.fourfourtwo.com today: “Obviously there have been reports and rumours flying around about Ruben and Crystal Palace.

“We just sought to find out the situation and I’ve had an SMS message from his agent saying that terms have been agreed (with the Jets) and that Ruben will sign when they both get back from overseas.

“So that’s the situation as we speak and we’ll just have to see what happens. In my opinion the Championship is probably above the A-League and if a player gets an opportunity to play on that stage then good luck to him.”

Reports in the Newcastle press today quote Zadkovich’s agent Tom Brooks saying the player’s intention has always been to sign for the Jets and that he was merely training while visiting his brother on holiday.

Brooks states that Palace were so impressed with the versatile youngster that a deal was put to him.

However, Eagles manager Neil Warnock told the Croydon Advertiser newspaper: “Ruben has been training with us but we are still having a look at him.”

Zadkovich will pen a one-year contract at EnergyAustralia Stadium having found himself surplus to requirements under John Kosmina at Sydney FC. He will provide van Egmond with options at both full back and in a defensive midfield role.