By way of an update, I've been told that a second bid has already been sanctioned.

I can tell you that the 2nd and final offer is still some way short of Watfords valuation. My personal opinion is it will fall short but fingers crossed.

With Watford having no time to replace him I imagine they will want their asking price or no deal. It is only about 10 weeks until January after all.

The issue with waiting is that we might be priced out. Good tactic to wait last last minute and see if you can save 5m. We ain’t paying 40m for him.

Palace love an unrealistic add on. Get a few of those in there. “Rising to 40m if we do the league and champions league double”

It’s been reported that Watford have laughed off our bid which is allegedly a minimal fee up front with a total fee rising to £25 million.
It’s also said he definitely won’t be leaving today and may even play in Watford’s game tonight.
Can’t believe this was ever likely to get off the ground.
Still time to try for Bright Samuel which might be in our budget!

He's worth more than that. If he was our player id say we're taking the piss. Just make a serious bid he's class!

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