So another Transfer window comes and goes with the usual thrills for Palace fans. I thought we were interested in signing a young defender. We should be. The man Davies at Preston goes to...Liverpool, where he can sit on the bench.
Did our scouting network even know of his existence?
Just for fun, Liverpool then signs another CB. Riches to riches. Will the societal 'levelling up' ever extend to football?

Probably not BUT it would be interesting to see what would happen if the 'so-called Big 6' join a European Super League.

As for a young CB, I suspect our scouts are still sizing up Bella-Kotchap at Bochum and will make a move for him when and if satisfied he's a long term prospect. Unlike Liverpool and other big clubs (and even the likes of West Ham and Newcastle) we have to be careful with the pennies. The experience of Benteke and Sakho has possibly taught the board that expensive mistakes can set you back for several years. IMO Eze was the first youngster we brought in that we'd been stalking for a good period of time to be a long term signing and he looks like a gem in the making. Mateta may well be the second. I don't expect us to be making panic buys or knee-jerk reactions. I think the club may be adopting a 'get it right first time' approach, so that we buy players who will fit in successfully and hopefully only go up in value.

Edited by doombear (01 Feb 2021 10.32pm)

Edited by doombear (01 Feb 2021 10.35pm)

Indeed.

How can a 25 year old Preston defender who is deemed good enough for Liverpool for only £2 million go under our radar when we’re crying out for youthful centre backs?! Same goes for the Turkish guy.

I’m sure Roy has a plan though

#inroywetrust

With respect I also made reference to their performance against Everton which I understand was much improved on their showings this season. A 2-0 win at Everton is highly creditable.

Edited by Willo (02 Feb 2021 12.09am)

I doubt whether our lack of purchases has anything to do with Roy

It is not the right time to bring any defenders in at the moment, we are not going to be relegated, and with Ward, Clyne, Cahill, Sakho, Dann, PVA, Mitchell, Woods all out of contract i would expect our Back four to look completely different next season, hopefully Mitchell will sign a new contract, but he might be tempted buy another club, also lets hope Nathan Ferguson gets and stays fit, he can play anywhere along the back four

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