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Palace did not sign Everton winger after he had medical
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McNeil’s partner criticises ‘cruel’ football world
Dwight McNeil’s partner has claimed Crystal Palace provided no explanation for pulling out of a move to sign him from Everton on transfer deadline day and accused them of toying with the winger’s mental health.
McNeil stayed at Everton after Palace decided not to proceed with a £20m deal at the last minute despite the 26-year-old having completed his medical and agreed terms on a four-and-a-half-year contract. It is understood the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta’s £30m move to Milan, after the France striker failed a medical, prompted Palace to change their offer to an initial loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Continue reading…Palace did not sign Everton winger after he had medicalMcNeil’s partner criticises ‘cruel’ football worldDwight McNeil’s partner has claimed Crystal Palace provided no explanation for pulling out of a move to sign him from Everton on transfer deadline day and accused them of toying with the winger’s mental health.McNeil stayed at Everton after Palace decided not to proceed with a £20m deal at the last minute despite the 26-year-old having completed his medical and agreed terms on a four-and-a-half-year contract. It is understood the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta’s £30m move to Milan, after the France striker failed a medical, prompted Palace to change their offer to an initial loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. Continue reading…
