Nathan Towne
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Well, yes, not being a huge club limits Palace’s financial resources.
Palace Summer 2026 transfers?
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Thanks for pointing out the obvious, Grumpy.
Guessand did okay for us but nothing special. My guess is we just can't afford another okay player at that price. Our model is to buy a player who increases in value. Well most of our forwards are bucking that trend e.g. Johnson, Nketiah, Franca JPM (running contract down) and Larsen (jury out).
I doubt we will bring in another attacking player unless one leaves. In fact I still believe we will only bring in replacements this window for those that we let go.
I doubt we will bring in another attacking player unless one leaves. In fact I still believe we will only bring in replacements this window for those that we let go.
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To think, we spent £150 million on that lot. Really not good. It’s done though. No point in crying over spilt milk. I am not writing any of that group off but they all need to pull their socks up. Meanwhile if we lose Lacroix, we should bring in the guys that Sage wants with that money.
The issue is that as all the above underperformers are on big wages and were bought for excessive transfer fees it will hinder our buying ability over the next few years.
It's similar to the Benteke and Sakho purchases. Both were bought before Roy joined and were on mega wages. Roy never had much to spend in the next few years as we were paying for those two.
Yes that is my big concern. We desperately need a couple of them, somehow to find some form... Or pray some desperate Saudi club with no sense come in for them.
Willo
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Perhaps Monsieur Sage will get a tune out of these players.
Indeed. Hopefully the wise old Sage can work miracles and do the following: help Nketiah not strain his hamstring every time he plays mildly effective for two consecutive games, teach Strand-Larsen how to control a ball and not get bullied by defenders, invite França to more than two training sessions a year and finally the biggest challenge try to get Johnson to touch the ball during a football match.
He certainly has his work cut out for him. França and Nketiah have made a decent start though!
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Willo
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One hears about "one and two touch football".This is the amount of touches that Johnson has in an entire game !!
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Perhaps we should have appointed Glasner as head of scouting!
He was instrumental in our signing of Lacroix and Kamada.
Another of his selections, Tzolis, we weren't able to get across the line this time last season, but it's noteworthy that Arsenal have just signed him so I would think he has quality.
It also looks like Forest are going to sign Diomande, who Glasner wanted as a replacement for Guehi this time last season until Diomande suffered a lenghty injury.
He again looks to be a quailty player.
He was instrumental in our signing of Lacroix and Kamada.
Another of his selections, Tzolis, we weren't able to get across the line this time last season, but it's noteworthy that Arsenal have just signed him so I would think he has quality.
It also looks like Forest are going to sign Diomande, who Glasner wanted as a replacement for Guehi this time last season until Diomande suffered a lenghty injury.
He again looks to be a quailty player.
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You’re just being silly now 🤣
Freedman was at Palace when both Lacroix and Kamada were signed.
I know you despise Glasner, but in fairness he does have an eye for a player.
Kamada was destined to go elsewhere when available on a free and he has acknowledged that it was Glasner who called him to persuade him to come to Palace, having worked together successfully before.
Similarly, Glasner had worked with Lacroix too and was happy to renew the working relationship.
I have a lot of respect for Freedman's work too on other transfers.
Nathan Towne
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If sold to Chelsea (or to anyone else), how much do you guys think Palace will get for Lacroix?
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Teddy Eagle
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Serious thigh injury? Probably no major cause for alarm, most players pick up injuries after all, but past experience raises a bit of concern.
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Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima's move to Palace draws nearer - Get German Football News
Foot Mercato reports that Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima has agreed to personal terms with Crystal Palace. There shouldn't be too much standing in the
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We are not allowed to buy players unless they are injured. 😀Serious thigh injury? Probably no major cause for alarm, most players pick up injuries after all, but past experience raises a bit of concern.
Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima's move to Palace draws nearer - Get German Football News
Foot Mercato reports that Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima has agreed to personal terms with Crystal Palace. There shouldn't be too much standing in the
Teddy Eagle
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The pre-season trip to Lourdes is a bit concerning.
Willo
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Glasner has just signed capable and experienced midfielder Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig on a 'Free', a player who played under him at Wolfsburg.
I have not seen him play but a message from a friend in Germany well versed in the Bundesliga described him in positive terms.
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Now, where have we heard that before? Whatever one thinks of Glasner, one thing is clear - his ex-players are keen to join up with him. Yes, I know Kamada stuck with us but I suspect he wondered just how long OG would Last at Forest and at his age, he couldn't afford to take the chance, especially as he can expect to get regular football at Palace and that we're not a club that fires people on a whim (FdB excepted because he was a real t*sser.