Pfff, I'd like to keep McArthur just like any other Palace fan, but I'd love me some James Tavernier in a position that desperately needs improving (right back). He's great, had a great seasons in Rangers. Left English football at 24 after not getting the playing time he deserved. Now he's 27, not old, a good age for a right back.

Tavernier has also played at centre-half,left-back and on the right side of midfield.
Has the pace and energy to get forward and he loves making those forward runs.
He has a free kick in his locker.
He was at Newcastle when Pardew was there.

Rangers calling us giants

Given how many injuries we picked up at CB, including JT and MS who are our first choice pairing, it wouldn’t surprise me to have a more versatile player such as Tavernier come in. It is rare to have five top quality (read capable) CBs to utilise or cover, so a replacement for DD would probably have to offer more value for money. Someone who can play a number of positions is a likely option especially given cashflow can’t be all that abundant.

So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet.

If (and it's a big if) there is some interest on our side it suggests Wards contract will not be renewed. AWB and Tavernier as our two right back options. At just 3.5 mill suggests he is being bought as cover, so maybe we are looking at AWB to be our main right back.

Possibly

Or we think his injury is severe enough to keep him our for much of next season.

Or We want to put pressure on him to sign

Or he has turned down our best contract offer