Done well in France, but would you really bring in a 21 year old for the most important position in the team, which was the worst performing in the last years? When you have Benteke and Wickham, you don't just go with a 21 year old whose only 6 goals in a top division are those from Ligue 1. Let him grow, he could be great in the future. It's also not the right time to invest in him and loan him out, as he's too expensive.

Palace needs a center forward with more pedigree, who can come in and start scoring right away.

Edited by mattteo (02 Jan 2020 1.02pm)

But surely if he progresses he will be too expensive for us, wouldn't he? I seem to remember we were linked with him when he was at Sunderland. Hasn't the club stated that they are looking to buy young players this window?

That approach didn't quite work out with Benteke unfortunately. And I think the board are wary of this. The only player who fits this bill who I could see us trying for is Batshuayi as he's tried and tested and less of a risk.

I'd be very happy if all of our signings are under 23 during this window. I feel we've got enough experienced pros within the team to help any new youthful recruits bed in. Considering our relatively healthy position I'd say this is the perfect opportunity to try and draft in a few with the future on mind. Obviously they'll still need to be the right recruits though not just any old youngster.

for me, if we are going to take a punt on a kid with no PL experience we may as well use pierrick as he a)free & b)already bedded into the club.

it also gives hope to the other academy kids that there is a route to the 1st team.

would be a expensive pointless signing

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About the center forwards, I'd name Edouard (20+ million), Morelos at a similar price but he's more of a second striker at his height so I'll just talk about center forwards, Tiquinho Soares and Bounnedjah (15 million), David Okereke (15 million), Quaison (Mainz, 10 million), Nsame (Switzerland 20 goals in 4 months scorer, 10 million), Fernando Karanga (5 million), Andrasz Sporar (very good underrated player who I can guarantee would be good in the PL, 5 million), Cedric Itten (5 million), Diallo (Ligue 1, 5 million), Swierczok (Bulgaria, 5 million), Antonio Colak (Croatia, 3 million).

Mattteo

You flood us with information apropos a plethora of players and expend significant effort in doing so.You must have listed around 50 thus far and the transfer window has just opened !

I am just interested as to whether you have actually seen the majority of them play and the basis for the valuations against each player.Is it your estimate your is it a 'Market value' provided by some software package or website which also lists an array of players for each position ?

I have no issue with using the relevant 'Tools' in this manner to try and enlighten us all and maybe those who have the inclination to peruse the ever increasing list of players might find the information valuable in their quest to broaden their knowledge of players who plough their furrows abroad.

Edited by Willo (03 Jan 2020 10.40am)