I think it’s going to be an interesting few months down at money pit Stamford bridge how the hell they are going to keep everybody happy is going to be interesting. I really cannot see the likes of Gallagher, Lofus Cheek, Kante etc getting any game time warming the subs bench Yes and possibly coming on in the last few minutes of a game. Potter has in my opinion stepped into an avalanche where decision have been made over his head. Instant results is now on the addenda, keeping everybody happy another headache. I honestly think Palace intention is to go for Gallagher in the summer everybody at the club has said how much they want to bring him back reports say that the player himself wanted a loan back here. The loan deal with Arsenal for Lokonga does not include a buy option and with Milo not playing as in past the concerns over McArthur injury fitness and both the wrong side of 30. What better time to strike.

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I don't recall him saying that, but I do think we're clutching at straws thinking we can bring him back.

As much as I loved him at Palace, the chances of a return seem highly unlikely mainly due to the added value his performances with us contributed and also his own lofty ambitions. Especially if, Heaven forbid, we're relegated.

There is clearly an abundance of warm feelings for the guy on here, but I am surprised this thread is still creaking along. And now I am guilty of adding to it!

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

I can't see Palace investing £40m in one player.

However, if Zaha leaves at the end of his contract it will free up £130k per week in wages.

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Gallagher purportedly wants a club who are in Europe if Chelsea tell him he's not part of their future plans. Whilst they were not willing to sell him to Newcastle this last window, that doesn't mean they won't sell him to a rival in the summer.

Also given the transfer work that needs to be done in the summer to continue the refreshing of the squad, then, like Neillo, I don't see us spending that kind of money on one player.

Much depends on what happens on the ownership front between now and the summer, of course (and how much money, if any, has been put aside for the new stand).

Finally, there is the question of how our new midfield options work out and whether Arsenal want Sambi Lokonga back. I think he cost them about Euros 17m.

Edited by doombear (01 Feb 2023 12.40pm)

Another thing we can blame Brexit for. A few years ago Palace were in Europe :-)

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TBF the original post did state 'worth £40 million to Palace'.

I think there's a stark contrast between what qualifies as VFM for the likes of us and what some conglomerate, corporate entity or Saudi hijacked club is willing to pay for schmucks like Gordon.

That said, he may well be worth the £40million in terms of final league position and any possible further success we could achieve but perhaps that's too risky and long a shot to take for our owners?

Needless to say the loss in revenue from not acquiring an available CG could equally be inspiration enough to justify it? I have enough about me to entertain the thoughts but no real knowledge as to how it may pan out. If Chelsea were to accept <£25mil I'd like to think we'd a least throw a hat in.

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