Something else I was thinking about with this possible deal is that with Munoz coming in we could actually play a 3-5-2 formation successfully, rather than trying to play it without actually having any wingbacks. With Benrahma going I would find it odd if Spam let him go though, unless they have deals up their sleeve.

I get what you're saying, but if they don't sign a replacement then they'd be left with Fornals, Bowen and Kudus in terms of senior wide players. Given they're still in Europe I would imagine Moyes would be reluctant to let him go. It's a bit like with JRS at the start of the season, he was probably unlikely to play much but Roy said he didn't want him to leave without anyone coming in.

Having said all that I hope we work something out as he's surely an upgrade on Schlupp (and Roy won't play Franca)

He looks like a decent player for us, 64k a year, looks like an upgrade on Schlupp, i would hope that Roy has no input into as he only has the Maximum of 16 games left as manager, i wonder if the new manager, whoever he is, is having any input into the transfers, it would make sense if it has been decided who he is.

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Apparently Palace pulling out of the Cornet deal...Benrahma to turn down Lyon = Benrahma to Palace?!!

Would be very happy with that. Can play wide or as a 10 if Eze is rested/injured

According to one report because Hodgson has expressed misgivings. No point signing someone who the manager definitely won't play.

Last day. I suspect the only signing will be Wharton's confirmation.