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EXCLUSIVE BY BOBBY MANZI: Daily Mail Sport understands that his new terms make the Palace captain their highest-paid player and add three-and-a-half years to his deal.

EXCLUSIVE BY BOBBY MANZI: Daily Mail Sport understands his stern treatment of Canvot, a young value-appreciating asset, has gone down badly in the boardroom.

The Palace boss criticised the pair's work ethic and said they needed to be 'shaken' when explaining the decision to leave them out of the 3-2 win against Fulham.

What was all the panic about? Crystal Palace may have left significant transfer business until after the window had officially closed but they can be content with their summer's work.

It is the final day of the transfer window and clubs will be racing to complete big signings before the 11pm deadline. Follow for all the latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport ...

It is the final day of the transfer window and clubs will be racing to complete big signings before the 11pm deadline. Follow for all the latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport ...

It is the final day of the transfer window and clubs will be racing to complete big signings before the 11pm deadline. Follow for all the latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport ...

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for every Premier press conference ahead of this weekend - plus the latest on the biggest transfer stories.

Shearer has provided punditry on the BBC's flagship football programme for 20 years since retiring as the Premier League 's all-time top goalscorer in 2006.

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage says he expects star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta to stay at the club after the transfer window closes - and maintains that Ismaila Sarr is not refusing to train.

Abdul Abdulmalik is currently on strike at Boreham Wood as he tries to force an astonishing £1million-plus move to Swedish top-flight club Djurgarden.

Palace's press suite has benefitted from a summer refurbishment. Not only have the plastic chairs been replaced by rows of leather seating, there is also a new man in the hotseat.

Newcastle United have signed Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic from Benfica for £29.5million on a five-year deal.

When Johnson spoke ahead of the Conference League final, there remained a sense that all was not lost for him in a Palace shirt. Yet behind that mask was a man without any self-belief.

Chelsea have signed Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal for a fee of around £16.3m plus add-ons. He replaces Marc Cucurella, who has moved to Madrid.

It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.

It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.

Gianni Infantino has launched a front-footed assault on UEFA as he battles to save his FIFA presidency. UEFA announced on Thursday that they will continue to boycott FIFA competitions.

The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...

BOBBY MANZI: Defoe managed six competitive matches at Woking and had been preparing the side for the new season but has abruptly quit his role.

Here are today's latest transfer developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...

The Three Lions' last-16 game against Mexico will kick off at 1am Monday UK time, with the potential for a 4am finish if the game goes to extra time and penalties.

Crystal Palace's chief commercial officer Barry Webber has left the club after 10 years.

Palace have indicated that they have learnt from last summer's mistakes. Their squad was under-equipped to compete in both the Premier League and Conference League, with the latter prioritised.

Crystal Palace are readying a bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney - igniting the race for his signature.

EXCLUSIVE BY BOBBY MANZI: FIFA has failed to pay supporters who sold World Cup tickets through its official resale marketplace

Kicked out of the Europa League. Win the Conference League. Qualify for the Europa League. It’s been a whirlwind 12 months for the Eagles…

Oliver Glasner transformed Palace - now his players want to 'finish the movie off for him'

Nobody believed Palace could do it once - let alone three times

Oliver Glasner took to the podium at Selhurst Park one last time following his final home game as Crystal Palace boss. Here's what he had to…

This could still be the biggest summer of the Crystal Palace midfielder's career, but he will not be spending it in North America

The Crystal Palace midfielder has four main rivals for a place in Thomas Tuchel's squad

Antonin Kinsky's saves could keep Spurs in the Premier League

Oliver Glasner has backed Crystal Palace talisman Ismaila Sarr to add to his 20-goal tally in the final four games of the season.

Fans watched the game in their normal seats, surrounded by the same old faces, and witnessed history unfold – that made for a special night at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell is managing a minor achilles injury.

The £35m signing has been a passenger since arriving in January

Bruno Fernandes is on the verge of a remarkable record - now his club have a decision to make

Walter Benitez reckons Crystal Palace must treat every Conference League match like a cup final to reach May’s showpiece in Leipzig.