Crystal Palace are set for a busy summer transfer window as Patrick Vieira hopes to strengthen his squad with new arrivals in key areas.
The Eagles had an impressive window this time last year following Vieira’s appointment, with the majority of signings made making an immediate impact on the squad. Defenders Joachim Andersen and Marc Guehi breathed new life into the backline and built a strong partnership together as the season progressed, while Michael Olise and Will Hughes both proved useful when each got a run of games during the second half of the campaign.
There is still work to be done though. Vieira expressed his desire to add experience to the squad during the January transfer window though no signings were made other than a £1million move for Derby County teenager Luke Plange, who was sent back out on loan to the Rams until the end of the season. There are also still areas of the squad where Palace are understrength, notably at centre-back and in midfield.
