Managing Crystal Palace – Wharton pens Man Utd deal as Guehi denied Liverpool move again

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But the Austrian's work is far from complete as he aims to build on last season's FA Cup triumph and a dream return to European football.The steps Palace take in the coming months could well play an instrumental role in shaping the club's future for years to come. Glasner lost his battle to keep Eze out of Arsenal's clutches this summer, but replacement Yeremy Pino is already writing his own storied success in south London.Palace has an obvious candidate as to whom might succeed Wharton should he leave.

Northern Ireland international Justin Devenny has shown he has the makings of a midfield star, while the recruitment team will have their own ideas as to which signings might be able to fulfil the same duties.There's already talk of Wharton fetching at least three times his transfer fee, and that's before negotiations for a sale are even underway. Given his age and the fact his contract doesn't expire until 2029, there's plenty cause for optimism any final fee would be significantly more.Palace chairman Steve Parish has already made a somewhat ominous nod to Wharton's aspirations of playing Champions League football.

It's common knowledge Guehi's current deal expires next summer, while Mateta's contract - which was signed in December 2024 - is due to run out in 2027.It's not often a club like Palace stumbles upon a defender-striker spine so potent as this and it should be a top priority that they remain for at least another couple of seasons. And in turn, that should help the club in further enhancing its rising reputation as a destination of interest for big talents.Conference League on backburnerHeartless as it might sound, sacrifices may have to be made in Palace's debut campaign in Europe.