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Palace Fumbles Transfer: McNeil Deal Collapses Last Minute
3 Feb
Summary
- Crystal Palace failed to complete required documents for loan-to-buy.
- Dwight McNeil's partner cited 'radio silence' from the London club.
- A £20m permanent transfer was part of the agreed loan deal.
A proposed loan-to-buy transfer for Dwight McNeil, valued at £20m for a permanent move, fell through on deadline day. Crystal Palace had reached an agreement with Everton for the 26-year-old midfielder, who also completed a medical assessment.
However, sources indicate that while Everton submitted their paperwork, Crystal Palace failed to finalize their required documents before the 19:00 GMT deadline. This administrative oversight led to the deal's collapse.
McNeil's partner revealed on social media that the couple had prepared for a significant life change, including a move of hundreds of miles, after a four-and-a-half-year contract was offered. She described receiving "radio silence" from the London club as the situation unfolded.
