Much will depend on what his agent and family are saying, I suspect. If PV and his new support team and the clearly stated emphasis on youth development at Palace along with the Academy can't persuade him to stay, nothing will.

Good luck to the kid in whatever he decides is best for him - he'll only get this one shot at it - but Palace should offer the deal (including pathway) that is right for Palace and not a thing more.

If he's undecided then perhaps hook him up with Bostock, or even Ashley Robinson. Remember him? No? Exactly.

If we sold Zaha and kept this lad, we could save a few quid on the number 11 shirt ...

white marker to carefully change the H into a couple of T's and job done!!

Gone. Turned down our offer.

Given the transformation of the club, the new Cat 1 and rising youth team, the success of his piers and the focus on growth from within, I can't help feeling he has been a very silly and greedy little boy.

Echoes of Bostock?

I wouldn't blame anyone who's just 16 - particularly if there are family influences going on.

Either - 16.