I agree that it is impossible to second guess however the original bid should have little effect because of the injury. There is no guarantee he is over injury and WBA were playing him with injury at time so this may effect his future injury record. I think they will go for a low figure with lots of add-ons based on future appearences and progress

It does seem to me that (thank you Dazza) the club knows who it wants in the squad, at least as far as Eze and Nelson is concerned. It probably also has fallbacks if neither of these materialise. I am sure it would like as many of its intended signings to come in during the preseason training. But there is tough competition for all our signings and nothing is cast in stone . I take on trust that the club knows we will struggle if we don't get three or four new signings in, so let's wish them the best of luck in a highly competitive market.

The transfer window closes on the 5th October.

There’s a long way to go yet.

I'm so Palace I don't even know it

I think it fair to say most would be overjoyed if the Eze deal got done a couple of weeks ago, Fraser accepted the contract, Watkins/Edouard had signed and we were actively pursuing a few more targets.

I think it also fair to say that is unrealistic.

I'm not sure if I am shocked or impressed by some of the optimism on here but I would say I am impressed if some are just holding their nerve well.

I am trying very hard not to become too despondent although I cannot shake the remembrance of recent windows shutting without us not getting even the most basic of necessities in. I don't buy the 'we just couldn't get the deal done etc' line as whoever's job it is to get players in overcoming those obstacles is part of it, if you can't do that you've failed. Problem this time round is it will most likely be far more disastrous than others.

We've still got two more months left so I will try to keep a level head for now although the longer we go without improvements the more outrage and anger I predict!

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

Hey they’ve been trying new excuses out lately like our striker target who was signed sealed and delivered in November has done his acl but since has moved to a different club and let’s not forget the ferguson thing where they managed to find a career threatening knee problem literally minutes before we signed him in jan

I had a giggle at it as well, the hypocrisy is astounding. Maple and WE are fast becoming the Chuckle brothers of HOL ( although nowhere near as funny)

Edited by Spiderman (17 Aug 2020 4.03pm)