As the season draws to a close, we get closer and closer to the transfer season. Each week from now on, I’ll be looking at the transfer rumours and speculation surrounding Palace.
In both the summer transfer window and in January, Palace were linked with the Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner. Having been at the Gunners since 2004, the Danish international has seen appearances become hard to come by. Reports say that he has been training for 8 hours a day just to prove himself to Arsene Wenger, but in reality he will be leaving Arsenal in the summer. The forward is strong, tall and athletic- all of the qualities which Tony Pulis like his players to have, and on average scores a goal once every four games. The last Arsenal reject to come to Palace has become a hero to many fans, and I’m sure that if Bendtner arrived in the summer break he would be able to cement a place in Palace folklore as well.
Wilfried Zaha is being linked with a move back to SE25. A frustrating first season at Manchester United has seen him shipped out to Cardiff on loan, where he has also struggled to settle in. Zaha loves everything to do with Palace, and most fans love everything to do with Zaha. I am sure that Wilf would be able to achieve his potential at Palace.
Simon Makienok- that’s a name many of you will never have heard of before. Both Palace and Wigan Athletic have been linked with the 6ft 7in striker, who currently plays for Danish side Brondby IF. In his past two years at Brondby, Makienok has scored 29 goals in 64 games, which is an impressive record. However, taking it from a sceptical point of view, the Danish league is not the toughest in the world. Personally, I do not see Pulis as a manager who often delves into foreign transfer markets, as he would rather look for experienced Premier League players. Cardiff are a team who springs to mind when it comes to importing players from smaller European leagues. Many of their signings have not worked out for them, and despite his tall frame and scoring record, I doubt that Makienok would work out for Palace.
Reports are coming in that KG is wanted by several clubs in England, Spain and Germany. His contract with Palace runs out in the summer. I must admit that I was a little surprised to see Newcastle linked with the defensive midfielder. He has had an average season for Palace and has looked relatively comfortable at times. In the past I have not thought very highly of KG, but I would be sad to see him leave in the summer.
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