Winter Transfer Window Scouting Thread 23/24

[Ghost Hardware]

Maybe not one for January, but Eze in the summer would be a game changing signing for us.

Perfect for the left-wing role as well as backup for Maddison, who they can rotate in and out or play together for creative energy against low block teams.

Similar to Maddison, he is coming to an age where his next big move is on the cards. 12 months left on his deal in the summer, definitely will force Palace’s hand, the fact he is also a CAA Base client will favour us massively.

Depending how Palace get on between now and Christmas, if they find themselves free of a relegation battle, I think it’s definitely a deal worth exploring, works for both parties if we could get Eze in Jan with Palace getting maximum value, without the danger of them consolidating relegation by making that deal.

We worked hard to sign Eze when he was at QPR, and if I recall ITK saying we showed him and his family around the training ground etc, so he will already be familiar with some of the people at the club. For him to reject us at the time for Palace hurt, but when he stated it was for the betterment and development of his career at that stage, you can’t help but respect that judgement from a player at a young age. Also shows he has good people around him who want to see him thrive instead of chasing the £££,

If we find ourselves still in a title race in Jan it would be a momentum building, statement signing that would get arses off seats. Even if there was a Berbatov-style aspect to it where Eze comes in and Gil joins on loan until the end of the season - ultimately giving Bryan some PL experience, staying in London and helping Palace fill in the position until the summer when they can reinvest the money into someone promising (my money is on Forrest Whitaker at Plymouth).

He’s very close to extending his contract according to to Hodgson. It will likely have a buy out clause but that will be a large sum I’m sure. Even with the Base connection once he does extend he won’t be going in Jan and I also don’t see us paying whatever the release clause is.

Palace 'optimistic' over new Eze contract - Hodgson - BBC Sport

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says the club are "optimistic" that agreeing a new contract with England forward Eberechi Eze "won't take too long".

www.bbc.com

 

[Led Revolver]

He’s very close to extending his contract according to to Hodgson. It will likely have a buy out clause but that will be a large sum I’m sure. Even with the Base connection once he does extend he won’t be going in Jan and I also don’t see us paying whatever the release clause is.

Palace 'optimistic' over new Eze contract - Hodgson - BBC Sport

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says the club are "optimistic" that agreeing a new contract with England forward Eberechi Eze "won't take too long".

www.bbc.com

There have been plenty of players ‘very close’ to signing new contracts over the years. Until he does, I wouldn’t rule us making a move for him, considering his CAA Base Agency representation. They will be looking to see how to get their client the best deal for sure.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

There have been plenty of players ‘very close’ to signing new contracts over the years. Until he does, I wouldn’t rule us making a move for him, considering his CAA Base Agency representation. They will be looking to see how to get their client the best deal for sure.

Of course nothing is certain until its done but one would assume its fairly far along if Hodgson himself is saying it shouldn't be too long. Supposedly they are tripling his salary, he's currently on 47k P/W so that will be a healthy bump for him if true. Time will tell of course but I personally wouldn't be viewing Eze as a realistic target at this point, even if he doesn't extend Palace will still be looking for a large chunk despite his current contract running out in 25 and they won't be selling him in Jan.

 

[Led Revolver]

Of course nothing is certain until its done but one would assume its fairly far along if Hodgson himself is saying it shouldn't be too long. Supposedly they are tripling his salary, he's currently on 47k P/W so that will be a healthy bump for him if true. Time will tell of course but I personally wouldn't be viewing Eze as a realistic target at this point, even if he doesn't extend Palace will still be looking for a large chunk despite his current contract running out in 25 and they won't be selling him in Jan.

True, but I think most of us assumed that Maddison would end up at Newcastle this summer. I’d say it might be worth not underestimating the pull of CAA Base Agency FC these days.

 

[McFlash]

For every Dele Alli, there are a million wilfried zaha (his move to Manchester United that went up in flames)

And it feels like there are a fair few of them at Chelsea currently.
Gone to chase the big move and the money too early in their careers when regular gametime would serve them much better.
Still, I suppose it's pretty hard to turn down an 8 year contract that will set you up for the rest of your life when you're 20 odd.

 

[McFlash]

True, but I think most of us assumed that Maddison would end up at Newcastle this summer. I’d say it might be worth not underestimating the pull of CAA Base Agency FC these days.

I think Maddison was more to do with his Mrs wanting to move down south to be closer to her family, to have a support group for her young family.
CAA might have helped a bit but I think that was the driving force.

I think it was also helped by the fact we'd been long-term admirers and when Ange came along and spoke to him, it was an easy choice.

 

[Japhet]

He’s very close to extending his contract according to to Hodgson. It will likely have a buy out clause but that will be a large sum I’m sure. Even with the Base connection once he does extend he won’t be going in Jan and I also don’t see us paying whatever the release clause is.

Palace 'optimistic' over new Eze contract - Hodgson - BBC Sport

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says the club are "optimistic" that agreeing a new contract with England forward Eberechi Eze "won't take too long".

www.bbc.com

He'd be daft to extend at Palace without knowing what else might be available. Following the Wilf Zaha model.

 

[VoteMe4Prez]

He'd be daft to extend at Palace without knowing what else might be available. Following the Wilf Zaha model.

He really would, especially as he isn't 21/22 anymore

 

[Ghost Hardware]

He'd be daft to extend at Palace without knowing what else might be available. Following the Wilf Zaha model.

Supposedly the contract will have a release clause. I’m sure he won’t sign without one. You’d think it probably be in the 70-80 mil range. Wouldn’t see that putting off the likes or Arsenal or City.

 

[elfy]

He'd be daft to extend at Palace without knowing what else might be available. Following the Wilf Zaha model.

Is that not exactly what people said about Harry for years?

If he is happy where he is: he is playing regularly, he is loved by the fans, he'll be well paid, fair play to him if he stays loyal to them.

I don't think it would be daft for him to stay, any more than I think Kane was daft for giving us so many years

 

[Japhet]

Supposedly the contract will have a release clause. I’m sure he won’t sign without one. You’d think it probably be in the 70-80 mil range. Wouldn’t see that putting off the likes or Arsenal or City.

Even so, he'd be in a much stronger position if he didn't sign an extension.

 

[rabbikeane]

He'd know that a clause that high will put us off. His agency will know all about it.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

He'd know that a clause that high will put us off. His agency will know all about it.

Thats if Ange actually want's him of course. Thing is with Eze is that his most comfortable position is most certainly AM not LW. When he plays LW he drifts central a lot and Ange likes his wingers to hug the touchline to create width. Eze likes to roam around the pitch. There's not doubting his talent but I could understand if he wasn't necessarily exactly what we were looking for in a LWF. He's too good (and expensive) to be a back up to Maddison and he isn't necessarily the best fit for the wide role. I can understand the appeal in theory about having players who can fulfil multiple roles especially if that player is a real talent but I could also see Ange preferring a player who's naturally a WF to play WF.

Like you say Base will very likely have discussed the possibility of Eze to us (and others im sure, City were supposedly sniffing in summer as well) and one would think that if he does sign an extension then ether we aren't currently interested or wouldn't be put off by whatever the release fee is. Time will tell but they won't be getting their client to sign an extension at his age for a team like CP if the terms aren't incredibly favourable, after all they will be fully aware of how hard a stance they took with Zaha whenever he was pushing for a transfer. But ether way I don't see Eze moving this winter regardless if he signs or not.

 

[daniel chagas]

Very interesting, but isn't he basically nailed on for Liverpool?

Yeah supposedly they have a verbal agreement for Jan. Be a good signing for them. We should be keeping and eye on Gabriel Moscardo and Federico Redondo for the DM position. They are obviously younger and less developed than Trindade but they both have a lot of potential imo.

In fact, he was close to leaving, Liverpool offered 30 million euros for him, but they wanted him immediately and Fluminense had a good chance of winning the Libertadores, so he didn't want to go, so he could help his favorite team. And they actually ended up winning last weekend.

Now in January it is practically certain that it will be sold. We have a chance to try to convince him to change clubs.

There would still be the bonus of being able to get back at Liverpool for Luis Díaz.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

In fact, he was close to leaving, Liverpool offered 30 million euros for him, but they wanted him immediately and Fluminense had a good chance of winning the Libertadores, so he didn't want to go, so he could help his favorite team. And they actually ended up winning last weekend.

Now in January it is practically certain that it will be sold. We have a chance to try to convince him to change clubs.

There would still be the bonus of being able to get back at Liverpool for Luis Díaz.

Yeah I read his interview saying he had promised the club he'd stay until the end of the season (winter) and so turned down the move. Show's good character. Would love us to snatch him but I could see him favouring a move to Liverpool as he'd probably be a starter for them where as for us he might not. Agree tho, if we could snatch him he'd be a great purchase.

 

[fecka]

Even so, he'd be in a much stronger position if he didn't sign an extension.

If he wants to leave, yes. But that might not be the case and perhaps he wants to do right by the club that invested in him. Similar to Mitoma at Brighton.

 

[felmani26]

As an aside, does anyone here (@Now it's Spursonal ?) know how Nuamah is doing because he was another who fits the bill idealistically as a wide forward who would be tailor made for our system and was heavily linked.

Know Lyon have been crap this year but interested to hear how he's faring and isn't he actually a Molenbeek player and only on loan for Lyon? Could this be revisited I wonder - especially with our new Aston Villa contingent.

 

[Japhet]

If he wants to leave, yes. But that might not be the case and perhaps he wants to do right by the club that invested in him. Similar to Mitoma at Brighton.

Maybe, but that's likely to be offset by wages and possibility of CL and more caps. He's given Palace plenty already imo.

 

[brasil_spur]

I think Maddison was more to do with his Mrs wanting to move down south to be closer to her family, to have a support group for her young family.
CAA might have helped a bit but I think that was the driving force.

I think it was also helped by the fact we'd been long-term admirers and when Ange came along and spoke to him, it was an easy choice.

I think the CAA Base thing is much more important than we think given how we currently have this set of their current clients on our books:

Maddison
Son
Richarlison
Porro
Sarr
Spence

And of course Ange.

 

[McFlash]

I think the CAA Base thing is much more important than we think given how we currently have this set of their current clients on our books:

Maddison
Son
Richarlison
Porro
Sarr
Spence

And of course Ange.

Oh I think it will be quite handy and has been so far but I'm not sure they were the driving force behind Maddison so much.
I'm sure they played a part but it was said that his wife wanted to come down south and as we've seen many times before, the Mrs usually has a big say in these things.