There is no doubt that there is a sense of relief among our resident Palace fans in the Transfer Tavern, after finding themselves outside the relegation zone after last week’s round of games in the Premier League.
An impressive win away at West Brom saw the Eagles build a three point gap between themselves and the drop, but our landlord has warned Palace fans to not get too giddy, especially when it seems they still have to play every team in the top 6 this season, meaning they still have a massive challenge on their hands in order to regain their Premier League status for next year.
With everything being so uncertain around Selhurt Park, the Palace punters in the Tavern think the club really need to shake things up in the summer transfer window, especially with the future of record signing, Christian Benteke up in the air and the potential need to replace him.
There is no doubt that Sam Allardyce may have to use his dealing skills in order to strengthen his side.
Whether that be in the Premier League or Championship is a different matter, but our landlord has taken that into consideration when drawing up these TWO signings he feel Palace must make in the summer…
Lucas Lima
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Though the Brazilian international reportedly rejected a move to Selhurt Park last summer in order to hold out for a bigger club, now may be the time for the Santos man to move to Europe.
A Premier League club could just provide the platform for the 26-year-old, especially when he looks to enter the peak of career and Palace may well be a stepping stone on to bigger and better things.
For Palace, an international signing may well increase the quality in the squad especially taking into consideration that Lima plays as an attacking midfielder.
Aleksandar Mitrovic
A player with plenty of potential, could Mitrovic be the answer if Palace were to lose Benteke in the summer?
There is no doubt the Serbian is frustrated with the lack of game time he is getting at Newcastle due to the form of former Eagle, Dwight Gayle and Palace could well be the perfect move for Mitrovic in order to revitalise his career in English football.
