The 15 games rule has never been confirmed, Transfermkt, i think a very reliable site, says he is already hours, but pay after 18 months

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

A while ago you mentioned Jonjoe Kenny, he is not wanted by Everton but could be a better option than Clyne

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

We have a number players who can play right back until hopefully Furg proves his fitness. I think we should offer Clyne a short term deal as he is a specialist Right Back but if not Tomkins, Kelly can do a short term job I therefore don't think its a priority. If Furg is not back by Jan we should look at a permanent replacement with Ward as backup.

I would like to see at least 1 winger come in on a permanent deal to cover/replace Zaha and a young nippy striker who can play off Benteke or play as a lone striker we can use when defending a lead

Edited by Palace in the Blood (31 Jul 2021 12.29pm)

In which case if he is no good we are stuck with him.

One more point

Transfers are for the longer term (loans aside), not the first game, week, month or sometimes even season that immediately follows a window.

We only know how good any window was years later, when the contribution of the signed players can be assessed over the course of thier contract.

In the short term I'm not convinced the team that will start the season is noticeably stronger than the one that finished the last. Andersen could start, as could Gallagher (Chelsea aside) but that won't change our world. Guehi, Olise and Ferguson have only played championship football so far, and are totally unproven. This window has been about planting seeds, and the benefits are some way off.

All of which is fine by me. The club needs to box clever, invest in youth, develop assets etc, and that is a long term plan requiring patience and good enough senior players to keep you stable as the youth is gradually introduced. It isn't a spectacular instant upgrade, and anyone expecting one may be disappointed.

I'd rather Eze, Olise and ferguson were fit to play of course, but I'm not convinced a side relying on them, Gallagher, Guehi, Rak-Sahki and Mitchell would see us through the season. Some of these will need to come in and out of the side for a year or two, one or two won't actually be better than the relative journeymen we hope they replace, and at least one won't make it at all.

The point is to have a balanced well structured squad that we keep evolving over time, not to click our fingers and get a noticeably better team on one go.