Palace had planned for many different scenarios in the window and although they have created a reputation, with sporting director Dougie Freedman bringing in a number of talented youngsters from the Championship, they would say it’s not the only recruitment model they have.
It seemed only a matter of time before Guehi’s transfer to Newcastle was announced, on the back of his successful Euro 2024 with England.
Yet BBC Sport reported a figure of £70m was always going to be the key number that chairman Steve Parish regarded as “superstar money” to enable a deal to be done.
The Eagles were holding out for Newcastle to pay £65m upfront and £10m in add-ons for the 24-year-old – huge money for a centre-back going into the last two years of his contract.
Palace’s resolve was strengthened by new signing Chadi Riad’s injury, but especially so after Andersen’s £30m move to Fulham.
Andersen is believed to have made it known to the club that he wanted a new deal and improved terms on the contract he signed in 2021, when he joined the club.
The Eagles did not feel they could offer the 28-year-old the money or length of contract he was looking for and when Fulham got wind, Palace felt their offer was too good to turn down.
Guehi did not push for a move from the club and his conduct throughout the transfer window has been praised by manager Glasner and Steve Parish.