Assuming we stay in Premier League, there will be some tough decisions to make on out-of-contract players

I have added the ranking in terms of minutes played for us so far this season - excluding loan players

"Crystal Palace have an entire team who could be free agents next summer, including Julian Speroni(15), Damien Delaney(22), Yohan Cabaye(7), James McArthur(5), Wayne Hennessey, Bakary Sako(1, Joel Ward(12), Martin Kelly(14), Chung-Yong Lee(21) and Freddie Ladapo(24)"

A lot depends on whether the Getafe goalie comes, and any other irons in the fire, but assuming he does this is my take

Adieu: Delaney, Lee, Ladapo
Reduced salary offer: Speroni(stays), Cabaye(leaves)
Sako(leaves)
Similar salary offer: McArthue(stays), Kelly(stays),
Ward(leaves) Hennessey(stays)

In an ideal world, these are all bench players at best next year but you would think we would want at absolute minimum 1 of each McArthur/Cabaye; Speroni/Hennessey; Kelly/Ward to stay

I have a sneaky feeling you may be right.

As for the OP, I think a lot of those players will be upgraded but seriously not all. Some will be shifted quickly, but others will have to remain in case the right replacements are either not secured or not confirmed. For example, McArthur we can improve on him, but I wouldn’t want to see him leave. Or Wayne, we can improve on him, but I would not like to see us sell before we’re covered.

So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet.

I can deal with most of them going, but not McArthur. He's basically our Kante, budget, but we can't afford a proper Kante. I'd never let him leave.
Sako, I would also keep on a year rolling contract that increases in ££ terms the next year based on appearances and goals scored the previous year.
Benteke has to go, for sure, but who do we bring in. I prefer to have a squad of 15 class players than what we have atm, but not sure who's out there.

McArthur and Cabaye to stay (it's hard to find a replacement for such a gifted player like the Frenchie is, you might find yourself relegated next year if it doesn't work with a new signing).

All the others I don't really care about. There can be massive improvements with little money on what they offer. If you want to finish in the top 10 and not be in the relegation fight anymore, they ought to go (even Ward). If you're going for continuity it's gonna be the same 12-15 place next year (if no injuries to Zaha and Townsend)

Edited by mattteo (23 Apr 2018 12.15pm)

Townsend. Under Pardew he was pathetic.

COYP

I guess Pardew did as a player - for 5 minutes