Crystal Palace view Will Hughes as a long-term successor to James McArthur, The Athletic’s Matt Woosnam writes.
Palace paid £6.3million to sign Hughes from Watford in the final days of the summer transfer window.
He penned a three-year, £36,000-per-week contract on his arrival at Selhurst Park.
But the 26-year-old is yet to play a single minute for his new club, in any competition.
Perhaps most frustratingly, he’s featured in the matchday squad for seven Premier League games, but Patrick Vieira hasn’t given him a run-out.
McArthur ever-present… until now
By contrast, 34-year-old McArthur had started every PL match prior to the weekend’s draw with Burnley.
Scans have revealed that he tore his hamstring in the victory over Wolves prior to the international break, and he now faces a spell on the sidelines that could last until January.
This might present Hughes with an opportunity to impress in the short-term.
Fan feed CPFC Transfers HQ relayed Woosnam’s report, and here’s what supporters had to say in response.
These Crystal Palace fans want Hughes to be given a chance
“I think most people agree. But when even Jaïro has gotten minutes, the question is why hasn’t will?”
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“Not played a single minute yet has he? Annoying”
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“About time, would be good to see him get some game time”
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In other news, fans react to this blow revealed on Monday.
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