It's very difficult to gauge our activity so far, but some of the names purchased over the past 3-4 years have been excellent and helped provide stability and transfer income to the club. My take on business so far.
LaCroix - 52M seems a reasonable price (good but looked average at WC). Agent must have stirred the pot as I can't believe the club would make his exit a priority.
Kamada - Retained with no transfer fee required. Good continuity and regular 1st team
Johnson - Preseason efforts seem to indicate he wants out. Might come good at Everton but keeping him at the club a risk to performances and morale.
McNeil - Should have a point to prove, left sided and excellent dead ball delivery. Still only 26 although it feels he's been around forever. Should be able to give Mitchell some rest (Sosa out)
Gozo - 10M and highly regarded as the top prospect in MLS. Pace, energy and youth. JRS or Esse out to balance the squad and budget.
Tomiyasu - Free and current Japanese international. Will probably play the European games to give a CB a rest.
Mingueza - Free, Barcelona academy and Spanish international. Has the pedigree to be a success.
Munoz - Absolutely flourished in the Glasner system but truth be told he was poor last year for both Palace and Colombia, especially after the injury he sustained and 30 years old.
Khalaili - 21 years old and touted by top CL teams. At 20M being quoted it looks a great buy and seemingly paves the way for a Munoz exit. Sad but maybe for the best (looked knackered at WC).
