Of course, he also ticks a few boxes you'ld rather have left unchecked e.g. neither of the last two clubs he played for wanted him and he'd be the highest-paid player on the squad

My initial reaction was a no, but upon looking at his stats he’s 22 years old , has made more than 100 senior appearances and has a dozen goals and a number of assists.
I’m not sure what’s caused his fall from grace in recent seasons - injury, attitude or the basket case that is Chelsea which means expensive signings take priority over their own talented youngsters?
Ideally you’d want him on loan with an option to buy to see if he can rediscover his form , but I doubt that would be an option.

I’m of the same mindset. Ideally we need both CHO and Franca, but as we all know we are cheap so that will never happen. If you are weighing up these two risk wise you’d maybe go with CHO imo. Would imagine CHOs wages would be the issue why we have seemingly sidestepped

Agree. Of all the wingers we seem consistently linked with CHO appears to have the highest ceiling. I suspect his wage expectations might be getting the way but a London lad with his quality would be an excellent signing

I can’t help but wonder if they try to leverage him on an Olise deal. I obviously don’t want Olive to leave but we clearly like Hall and CHO and Chelsea want Olise. Whereas reports say Chelsea want Hall to sign a contract, CHO is being shown the door. Interesting one to watch

If it isnt, it should be.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

They have screwed us twice this month ,with Olise,,and Hall , wouldnt crawl to them. Helping them in their creative accounting. Hudson -Odoi, has a lot of question marks anyway, why has he been off the boil for so long.?

CHO would be in high on my list. He’s a talent, who is under valued. He needs building up and support. Basically a great fit - provided wages could be reasonable.

However, post Chelsea fall out I can’t see it. Alan Nixon has also said it was always unlikely - in my view he seems to be a decent source for palace intel.

Let’s hope we are about to uncover another hidden gem.

And not even Olise - Ha Ha!

Summerville (I know there is a thread on him but...).

Clickbait today suggests Leeds are breathing a huge sigh of relief now Olise is safe, but this guy would still provide that other option, even with Olise.

My wife (knowledgeable of the beautiful game) provides the occasional insight and she has pointed out 2 players in the last year who she thought - Palace to the core. Mandueke of Chelsea; and this guy. And I agree. One replacing Zaha (although more team player than central pivot) and the other pretty much doing what he did with Leeds while pushing Olise to keep his place.

We will get neither, of course, as we lack the funds; but I can always dream...

Has completed his medical at Forest ahead of a proposed £8M move on deadline day.