I'm not so convinced that after our success of the last couple of years it is correct to say that Parish decided to cash in. The break up of the team was/is inevitable once the weathly clubs (note here the "wealthy" and not "better") decide to start the process of unsettling the more prominent players. This is of course aided by agents and the media writing crap like "xyz needs to leave Palace to further his career", which as have witnessed at other clubs as well, usually results is said player either laying down tools or generally disrupting the squad. The only logical thing to do then is to sell hopefully for a decent fee. Where I think most of our concern lies is that before actually pressing the button there should be replacement lined up so that the in & out are informally linked. This type of situation would provide evidence that there was actually a plan in place. Now, i suppose one could argue that is what SP has done re Munoz as it was pretty obvious Munoz wanted away. Re Lacriox, there were certainly no lack of links re a CB but it all took so long, at least for us as fans. Unless of course SP had it all fixed with Desasi a week earlier ;-). Riad's injury has thrown a spanner in the works; for once it appeared a decisive move had been made then a failed medical. Now we suffer the agonies of Clickbait trawling every CB in Europe that might be able to kick a ball. Actually having a CB that head a ball might be a good idea for once.
So, as I wrote yesterday I don't feel let down but I will be beyond angry if, or I believe when Sarr forces his move there is no replacement, even allowing for the fact that any such signing would be a risk just like Sarr. remember? 2 goals in his first season and he is hardly prolific today. I will also be hugely disappointed if we can't land some midfield support. This though, would assume a change in formation because I can't see anybody coming as a squad player behind Messrs Wharton & Kamada.