Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 2nd July: Part Two

Newly promoted Crystal Palace have contacted Liverpool to enquire about taking midfielder Jonjo Shelvey on loan. Palace manager Ian Holloway took the 21-year-old player for two months on a temporary basis in late 2011 when he was in charge at Blackpool.

Jonjo Shelvey

What’s the story? How good is Shelvey? He scores goals, but not enough to be a forward. And his passing range isn’t subtle or accurate enough to play in central midfield.

Does it make sense? It’d be a good signing for Palace but presumably the link is from his time with Holloway at Blackpool.

Is the price right? A loan makes huge sense for Palace who need to replace Zaha’s goals, although he didn’t score as may as you’d think. £15m for 8 Championship goals anyone?

Will it happen? 5/10 – Not so sure. Liverpool only really need to loan him if they want him long term. Not convinced they do.