I made this point when we were linked with him a couple of seasons ago: He can score goals from an advanced midfield position, which is what we need. Also, you will end up spending less money for him than the mythical 20 goal a season striker (not that we shouldn't also be looking for a new striker this summer). It's in that area of the team (the three behind the one, in a 4-2-3-1) that would most likely offer best value for money in terms of improving the amount of goals in the squad. On the contrary, however, that might mean some established favourites accepting a diminished role.

Although, why would we he want to come to us at this point?

Gives him the chance to knock us back for the second time.

"We love you Palace, we f@cking hate Man U, We love you Palace, we hate the brighton too, We love you Palace we play in red 'n' blue, so f@ck you, and you ...

wouldnt go too hard for sigurdsson just yet as he would be playing where punch has been.

if bolasie stays i'd say sign, if not i'd rather a winger and a defensively strong midfielder to give us the option of having macarthur and the new mid behind cabaye/punch. if bolasie goes, try grab gylfi and we can stick with cabaye and jimmy mac where they been playing and let boateng, dack and maybe williams push them for starts.

bolasie going and a couple astute signings that alter our style may improve our league position. the ayew boys and gylfi look to have the right mindsets for our squad.