Well we bought Olise, Guehi & Andersen in the first place, not that long ago either and the other was a product of our Youth set up.

Edited by Phil’s Barber (09 Aug 2023 2.03pm)

Vicente is 36, so people will not be falling about to hire him.

I would give him more love, he likes donuts so send him big ones every day.

Plus photos of his great saves and how Palace cannot do without him.

Would he like a mural? (didn't work last time).

Indeed , we did buy these players and Zaha was a product of the youth set up.
However, the point I was making was to replace them this window (if necessary) would be beyond our resources costing way in excess of £100 million.
We can buy or develop players as replacements for sure , but I doubt very much they would be like for like replacements who could make a similar immediate impact.
It partly explains why we were so desperate to hold on to Zaha and why Roy has said we’ll battle to keep Olise while acknowledging that (sadly) it’s ultimately Olise’s choice.
I may be wrong - Franca might make us forget about Zaha from day 1, we may find another GuehiAnderson (if one of them leave).
Time will tell.

Just seen this thread after hearing Simon Jordan say on the radio Guaita was on strike. Get rid we wont get much for him but so what. Been a good keeper and servant to the club but had his nose put out of joint with Johnstone being number 1.

Who would we bring in as back up?

I see Johnstone has been given the No1 shirt(Guaita was always 31)

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