Crystal Palace are closing on Dwight McNeil from Everton for around £20m as Deadline Day activity ramps up, with Jørgen Strand Larsen also set to join in a club-record deal. Betting angle: Palace’s new attacking options could increase goalscoring potential — consider backing Palace to score 2+ goals or shorten markets on them finishing in European spots as depth improves.
Palace Race to Complete McNeil Signing Before Deadline
Crystal Palace are in advanced talks to sign Dwight McNeil from Everton in a deal reported to be worth about £20m as Monday’s 7pm transfer deadline approaches. Late interest has gathered pace and Palace hope to finalise the transfer in time, bolstering attacking depth for the second half of the season.
Squad Implications
McNeil has struggled for regular game time at Everton this season, featuring in 14 of their 24 Premier League matches. The arrival of youngster Tyrique George from Chelsea could further limit McNeil’s opportunities at his old club, making a move to Selhurst Park attractive for playing time.
Strand Larsen Medical Clears Way for Club-Record Deal
Palace are also closing in on Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a move that would smash the club transfer record. The striker has reportedly completed a medical, with an initial fee around £43m plus up to £5m in add-ons — a package that could reach £48m.
Financial Context
If both signings are completed, Palace’s Deadline Day spend will approach £70m in total, significantly boosting their attacking options after earlier acquisitions this window.
Jean-Philippe Mateta Transfer Uncertain After Medical Concerns
A separate outgoing deal for Jean-Philippe Mateta remains unresolved. He had been close to a £30m move to AC Milan, but the Italian club withdrew after multiple medical examinations raised questions about a knee problem. Juventus have shown interest while Mateta has expressed a desire to play in Italy, but time is running out for clubs to agree terms.
What This Means on the Pitch
If Palace complete McNeil and Strand Larsen arrivals while moving Mateta on, manager selection and formation flexibility increase. New signings should provide more options in wide and central attacking areas and could influence Palace’s push for European qualification.
Betting and Market Impacts
The incoming attacking reinforcements are likely to shift market prices.
Expect shorter odds on Palace scoring more goals per match, improving their over/under goals profile, and potentially tighter markets for a top-seven or Conference League qualification finish.
Punters should monitor official confirmations and lineup indications before staking.
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