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I wonder if he's let his contract run down because Leicester were in the Championship. Might he agree new terms with them if they seal promotion?

Not a bad shout DC. However, his position (DM) is one we're well stocked with at present so would we want to spend a sign-on fee and wages on him. If we are genuinely interested, might that point to either doubts about Doucoure's recovery or a fear of losing him this window?

2 months ago i'd have said yes. Today maybe not, especially as Leicester has just got promoted so may be offering better terms.

The form of Hughes recently has been a revelation and we have supposedly triggered a 1 year extension. We also have Doucoure coming back and have Wharton and Lerma. So 4 for 2 places. We also have Ozoh coming through - although potentially he could be loaned out next season.
Then of course there is Ahamada who whilst has been a big disappointment was a £10m signing and is still very young. OG will know him a bit from his time in Germany and i think after a decent pre season could get a tune out of him.
I'm assuming Jairo will be released BTW.

More than likely.

Just a thought, Leicester are promoted but they are facing all sorts of trouble from the authorities so may spend next season getting points deducted and not having a great transfer window.

Anyway my point being that Ndidi may not fancy that and see Palace as a safer bet?

One more point

I always liked Hughes but felt as though my patience with him was running thin. Staggering that he now looks (to me) like a critical component for us, he's been superb under Glasner.

Doucoure, Wharton, Hughes, Lerma and Ndidi would be a very reassuring selection of midfielders. Ndidi on a free would therefore seem like good business, factoring in potential injuries/busy schedule etc.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!