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David Ornstein also expressed concern about crystal palace about their potential deal. everton winger Dwight McNeil After the two clubs reached an agreement at the last minute.
Crystal Palace agreed a last-minute deal to sign McNeil for around £20m in a dramatic deadline-day twist that sparked a furious reaction from Eagles supporters.
Crystal Palace and Everton finally agreed a dramatic deal for the 26-year-old, who is currently undergoing a medical ahead of a move to Selhurst Park.
It’s a mad race to get all the paperwork done before tonight’s final deadline, with Palace submitting a deal to gain an extra two hours before 9pm.
This move was completely unexpected.
McNeil has been linked with Nottingham ForestFormer Everton manager Sean Dyche was once keen to reunite with his former players.
But Palace swooped in at the last minute after Everton agreed to loan out Chelsea youngster Tyrique George with an option to buy, opening the door for McNeil’s departure.
The former Burnley winger has struggled for game time under David Moyes this season, starting just seven of 18 Premier League games in all competitions.
He dished out just one assist in that span and finished far behind in the standings at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
After today’s game, Crystal Palace didn’t even prioritize wide players Club-record signing of Wolves striker Jurgen Strand-Larsen The deal, which could reach £48m, has been confirmed despite Jean-Philippe Mateta failing his AC Milan medical due to a knee problem.
but Reporter Alex Crook reveals Crystal Palace have now submitted a trade sheet to McNeil, buying themselves crucial extra time to complete the move after the deadline.
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However, while Crystal Palace and Everton have reached an agreement, Ornstein said on X that there is no guarantee the transfer will happen given how late it is.
Even if the trade sheet is submitted, Oliver Glasner’s team only has one hour to complete all the paperwork and documentation, so the signing is not a done deal yet.
This potential signing has absolutely angered Crystal Palace fans on social media.
Football Insider Supporters called the operation “disgusting,” “embarrassing” and a “disaster,” with many calling for athletic director Matt Hobbs to be fired immediately.
Fans thought spending £20m on a winger they didn’t need when they were just five points above the relegation zone was a shocking plan.
One supporter wrote “This football club is a disaster” while another claimed “Prem was entertaining while it lasted.”
McNeil’s transfer deadline day move will take Palace’s total spending this month to close to £100m, having already brought in Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur and Evan Ghassan on loan from Villa and Strand Larsson.
