Exactly, hence the apparent interest in Franca. At this stage, if we are to sell anyone it should be one of the older stars for maximum profit. That basically means Andersen who's now 27.

Eze is the one I fear losing as he's shown he has goals in him and with only 2 years left on his contract (not 3 as another poster alleged) we may need to sell him sooner rather than later to extract best value.

Ideally. I'd like to see another youngster brought in as well as Franca.

Ahamada is showing signs that he might be a future asset as well.

At least i wont have far to walk

“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

As Eze continues to realise his great potential I foresee him receiving the same kind of treatment that was reserved for Zaha - the doubling-up, the snide fouls etc. Upon which, it was good to see the team leap straight in when Eze was fouled with a cheap shot against Sevilla, my main man Ayew right at the front of the action.
This kind of robust response and togetherness will serve us well.

have to also agree. Andersen was bought for the 'now' as we needed some experience at the back. He has done well, but has shown his limitations too - very slow, being his main flaw.
He is on good wages too. His value will start reducing as he gets nearer 30 and his contract runs down so now would be the time to maximise value.

Eze is just so key to Palace now it's ridiculous. Clearly the Lerma purchase was mainly to ensure Eze has even more licence to attack and ignore his defensive responsibilities.

Playing Schlupp and Ayew on the wings today means all our attacking flair is now purely down to Eze. If he decides not to sign a new contract, as is his choice, then unfortunately we would need to sell him next summer. As transfer fees have shown this summer even with 1 year left on contracts, the transfer fees have still been quite high

Yep... sharp intake of breath as I don't want to curse anything with enthusiasm.

I think a mantle has been left by Wilf and Eze is quite happy to take it up. Let's hope so anyway.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Franca is six foot two at 19, by the time he 21 could be six foot eight, good at defending set pieces.

“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