Roy Hodgson could have replicated his star man if the Eagles had secured one signing in particular
Crystal Palace had a relatively steady summer transfer window in comparison to other clubs in the Premier League, however, the confidence of the manager is high in regard to the squad he’s carrying into the 2023/24 campaign.
Roy Hodgson admitted that he would be “quite pleased” if he was a Palace fan revising the current squad they have following deadline day, telling all that needs to be said regarding the summer of business.
Four players made the move to Selhurst Park during the window, with the club strengthening the depth of their spine by hiring a goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward.
The biggest expense came at £26m for Brazilian forward Matheus Franca, a mere figure in comparison to the record £2.36bn spent by Premier League clubs in the summer alone.
Sticking to the narrative of constant news emerging regarding potential new signings and departures, the Eagles were linked to a host of talent throughout the course of the window.
One of the most definitive movements in Palace’s summer was the departure of Wilfried Zaha, who set off for a new journey at Galatasaray after joining the south London club at just eight years old
458 senior appearances down the line, the Ivorian bid farewell, leaving a huge gap in the hearts and quality of the squad at Selhurst, prompting questions over who could arrive in his absence.
As the window ticked on, players that could fill the void left by the 30-year-old continued to be speculated, however, no moves were ever made, with one name, Luis Sinisterra, emerging as a potential star signing just prior to deadline day, a move that could have been fundamental to the Eagles.