Clinton Morrison delivers optimistic verdict over the future of three key Palace players this summer

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Former Crystal Palace star Clinton Morrison has given his verdict on how many key players will depart Selhurst Park this summer.

It is no secret that a plethora of Crystal Palace’s key players have been linked with big money moves to some of the top sides in the Premier League.

Michael Olise has been the man who’s name has been mentioned the most with a move away from South London this summer with Chelsea the side who are understood to be keen.

HITC have reported that Chelsea have opened talks with Palace over the purchase of the winger and could even be willing to offer the Eagles some of their players in return to purchase the Frenchman.

Morrison on Palace sales

Speaking on Sky Sports former Palace forward Clinton Morrison believes that Palace will be in for a tough summer due to the players who have been linked with a move away from the club.

Alongside Olise, Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi have been linked with a move away but HITC understands that Palace are keen on tying down the English defender to a new contract.

When Morrison was asked how many out of Eze, Olise and Guehi will remain at Selhurst Park, he said: “Well, I hope all of them.

“It could be a struggle to actually keep all three of them, there will be a lot of top clubs who will be looking at them but it will be difficult.

“I do believe that at least two of them will stay but one will go. If all three go, it will be difficult but the recruitment at Palace has been wonderful.”

Key summer for Palace

When Oliver Glasner took over the reins at Selhurst Park from Roy Hodgson, Palace were struggling but the Austrian turned the club around.

Palace had a much better second half of the campaign with a 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield and a 4-0 demolition of Manchester United at Selhurst Park, was also impressive.

The superb nature of the club’s performances has naturally led to some of the top sides in the country taking a keen interest and they may struggle to hold onto their key players this summer.