Only a gamble if we don’t sign Guehi or another in my eyes. Basically we don’t want have to rely on him this year.
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Of course, if we sign Guehi, then we’ll be ok in terms of depth in these positions.
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I would assume he is a first team signing in my view.
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Palace seem to be making a bid for two centre backs. Certainly something in motion there.
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Really hope Hughes can get this one over the line. In the best of worlds already today so he gets here becero the Arsenal game, but that’s not realistic.
Konate’s form has been far from impressive and we know his contract is up next summer. Joe is injury prone and Leoni is young/unproven in the EPL. With this in mind, just bring him in, give Palace the extra five millions.I really think we need to shore up our defensive if want to retain the title
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I don’t expect any movement on this until after Palace play their 2nd leg match against Fredrikstad on Thurs.
Hopefully (unless he picks up a knock during that game), he is our player by the weekend, not that I would expect him to be involved in the match against Arsenal.
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BBC reporting that Crystal Palace have made an approach to sign Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.
Hopefully if they can bring in defensive cover we might see some movement on a deal for Guehi towards the end of the week after their European qualifier.
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Also rumours of another younger 19 year old evidently looks like they are signing two as they need cover it does seem they are preparing.
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I think it will start to be stepped up post the Europa tie if it’s going be stepped up.
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That would be a very good move for them. Akanji is maybe not absolute top-tier starting quality (he was a permanent fixture for them during their CL+PL season, but I never understood what Pep saw in him in the first place, so I’m not too surprised that he’s not starting for them anymore), but he’s still a very good center-back, and Palace would have a lot of joy with him I reckon. He’d be a good replacement for Guehi, so this makes sense.
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Also after Jaydee Canvot who is 19 at Toulouse, seems to suggest one for now and one for the future.
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Yeah, i imagine all parties are waiting until after Thursday’s match.
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Just like all parties are waiting until after Monday’s match. 
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Talks scheduled for 2pm Friday. Don’t want to start things too early.
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As long as it’s not 2pm on Monday and the fax machine prevents it.
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I hope someone’s made sandwiches. Maybe get some bourbons in too. Right time for a lovely spot of tea
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So, he’s playing on the left in a back three.
Not sure if this info is useful to anyone, but I felt I should share it.
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