TFM could easily grow in to a specialist in a position. He’s good for his age.

Great squad player with years ahead of him and plenty of potential upside.

Well Ward isn'tt on the books now and who knows whether a 31 year old Dann will be good enough after injury. He can cover both positions and is only 20

If the price is right might be good depth. Nothing wrong with bang average for a squad player

Kelly is not a right back.

Even if Ward signs I recon we’ll be after another right back so when Ward does leave we have two proper right backs to close out that position.

I doubt TFM would be expsensive. United often let players go fairly cheaply. I’d be surprised if £10m doesn’t get him. If he knows his United days are over and wants to be part of Palace.

All depends really. And yes of course we have other more important priorities but it would seem and wisely so that Roy wants to get proper cover sorted for all positions. Including right back.

TFM would be a great utility squad player and I’d probably even go to £15m to sign him. He can literally provide good cover at RB, CB and DM. And is so young he can grow in to a first team player in the future.

Apart from an out and out goal scorer and various players contracts ending we’ve a VERY good first XI. Think this window is about resolving those contracts, improving the squad with options and touchwood finding a goal scorer who fits our team.

What I think we need:
Top class keeper signed - check.
TFM if we can get him even as another loan or buy and get Ward to sign that’s defence sorted for another season.
Spalsh some cash on a fast wide player with eye for goal to give Wilf and Andros cover. Or sell Andros and buy two.
Buy two central midfielders to give Cabaye and Jimmy competition/ cover.
Loan a striker from one of the big six as I don’t think we’ll find that gem we want this window.

So yes I think I’d agree we have other more pressing priorities to spend our money on. But do think we should try to retain TFM. He won’t be getting a game next season for United so a loan should suit all. Loan a striker and spend our money on rebuilding our midfield.

At 10mill it's a no brainer, he is a great right back and has pace to burn, good in the air and very physical , if joel doesn't sign he would be perfect for that position , even if he does he prob has only a couple of seasons left . A perfect addition to any team imho.

oh yeah ,fcuk off brighton.

TFM was usurped by a child at his favoured position.

He was a catastrophe at CB. I suspect he would not be much better at DM.

I don't think Roy rates him. This is reflected in how many times he chose him.

If Ward stays, he should be cover/rotation. If he doesn't, this must be our number one priority.

We have already [albeit tamely] entered a race for a new RB. I am sure we are in for one.

Even if Ward does stay, if you want to take the "next step" you need to have a top half back line. PVA has properly stepped up and Tomkins and Sakho have forged a formidable bond. It is only at RB where we have a choice between a good squad player and an impressive but still inexperienced kid. We need one.

CB also has to be priority. Dann is crock to the New Year; DD is gone; we have 2 starters and only one back up. Even if it is just a half season loan with an option in January. I rank this need ahead of RB nd just behind central midfield.