Will your club sign any World Cup breakout stars?published at 12:00 BST 10 July
12:00 BST 10 July
Image source, Getty Images
Plenty of players have made names for themselves at this World Cup, from goalkeepers like Cape Verde's Vozinha and Paraguay's Orlando Gill to New Zealand midfielder Elijah Just.
But though they might not have been familiar to fans, the extent of modern scouting means clubs all over the world will already have known about many of them – so how have their heroics at the tournament affected their standing in the game, and their value in the transfer market?
More than the Score's Mani Djazmi is joined Ben Littlemore from Transfermarkt, one of the world's foremost football databases. Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director at Aberdeen, also shares his footballing knowledge in today's episode.
The 27-year-old Spain international defender has signed a four-year deal and becomes new boss Pierre Sage's first signing.
"I'm really excited to be here," Mingueza told club media. "I can't wait to see you at Selhurst Park."
Mingueza is a versatile defender who can play across the back four and has clocked up 173 La Liga appearances, first for his boyhood club Barcelona and then for Celta Vigo since 2022.
He has also made four appearances for Spain, including starting the 2025 Nations League final against Portugal.
"We are delighted to welcome a player of Oscar's quality and character to the club," said Palace chairman Steve Parish.
"His track record speaks for itself, with experience at the highest level for both club and country. We believe he will be a fantastic fit for Crystal Palace."
Kamada extends Palace stay published at 14:14 BST 8 July
14:14 BST 8 July
Image source, Getty Images
Daichi Kamada has signed a new contract with Crystal Palace until the summer of 2027.
The 29-year-old midfielder has been with Palace for the past two years, making 89 appearances for the club and playing a key role in their FA Cup and Uefa Conference League triumphs.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish said: "This is fantastic news for Crystal Palace. Over the last two years Daichi has made a great impact in the centre of midfield, as well as becoming a fans' favourite on and off the pitch.
"I am delighted that he has turned down the many options he had to extend his stay in South London.
"Daichi will now have a well-earned break after his excellent World Cup and join us later in pre-season as we enter a busy Premier League and European season."
Kamada added: "Thanks for everything. We will get another trophy.
"I will give my all, I promise you. See you soon."
'Flabbergasted' by Glasner movepublished at 11:45 BST 8 July
11:45 BST 8 July
Nick Godwin BBC Radio London reporter
Image source, Getty Images
Oliver Glasner is a very interesting guy. He comes across really well, speaks really well. As a journalist, I always found that he engaged with questions brilliantly and was full of insight.
He's a really interesting football person and the impact he has had at Palace in recent years really cannot be put into words - a breath-taking journey. This latest development makes him an even more fascinating figure I think.
When we read this news he was joining Forest, I was pretty flabbergasted to be honest with you. When he left , there was this real sense he had done what he needed to do at a club of that size in the Premier League and he was casting his eye further afield. There was talk of AC Milan and Liverpool. For him to appear at of all clubs, Nottingham Forest, it made my jaw hit the floor I have to say.
If you look at the players he had to sell at Palace, they are some of the outstanding figures at the World Cup. To have a club that would give him the resources to keep his best players and buy new ones, I would imagine it will be quite appealing to him.
I would imagine given this latest chapter in the Forest-Palace tale, the kind of rancour we have seen in games between these clubs in recent years is only going to continue in the new season.
You're the scout! Which World Cup players do you want at your club?published at 12:32 BST 6 July
12:32 BST 6 July
Image source, Getty Images
We're now well into the knockout rounds of the biggest World Cup ever and we want to know who has grabbed your attention - especially with the summer transfer window open since 15 June.
Which player has raised your eyebrows? Who has exceeded your expectations? Has there been a player you had no knowledge of consistently impress you?
Ultimately, who would you realistically like to see lining up for your team in the Premier League next season?
This is your opportunity to show off your talent-spotting skills - the floor (pitch) is yours...
And there's more - the BBC has launched live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.
This means you can keep track of every game wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.
This feature will also extend into the 2026-27 Premier League season, so you're never out of the loop.
Some Palace fans will be left scratching their headpublished at 08:59 BST 3 July
08:59 BST 3 July
Alex Howell Football reporter
Image source, Getty Images
"Legacy ruined", "stunned" and a "soap opera".
These are just some of the thoughts on social media from Crystal Palace fans reacting to the news that the club's greatest ever manager, Oliver Glasner, is set to join newly adopted rivals Nottingham Forest.
Glasner left the Eagles once his contract expired after a historic two and half seasons at the south London club in which he led them to FA Cup glory, into Europe for the first time in the club's history, won the Community Shield, and finished that first campaign in Europe by winning the Conference League.
The Austrian was serenaded out of Selhurst Park on the final day of the Premier League season, with the three trophies he won during his time in charge the lasting reminder of the great things he achieved at the club.
Glasner's passion is what endeared him to the fans and, despite the rocky periods, there were still those occasions when his name was sung.
His man-management also kept the players engaged and midfielder Adam Wharton said "he has got to be one of the best managers Crystal Palace have ever had".
And when Glasner announced his departure, no supporter would begrudge the manager who had changed the trajectory of the club a lucrative move.
Glasner had been linked to some of the top jobs in football and could even joke with chairman Steve Parish in his final speech on the Selhurst Park pitch saying: "Now I'm leaving, I don't have to agree with the chairman."
But, with a number of the traditional big jobs not available, Glasner's options seemed to be limited and Forest made contact with him earlier this summer.
Palace did hold discussions with Glasner about extending his time at Selhurst Park, but an agreement could not be reached and now he is set to become Forest's fifth manager in less than 12 months.
Most supporters would not mind where the Austrian ended up, but going to a club which could be perceived to have actively damaged the work he was doing at the Eagles will leave some scratching their head.
'Anger' for some at Glasner's 'lateral' movepublished at 11:16 BST 2 July
11:16 BST 2 July
Alex Pewter Fan writer
Image source, Getty Images
With managers in football, it's often a case of "the King is dead, long live the King" as you trade one man at the helm for another. In this instance, Crystal Palace fans are shocked to find that the old King is very much alive, and to complete the questionable analogy, has popped up at a rival castle.
With Oliver Glasner set to be the latest in the succession of Nottingham Forest managers, the reaction from Palace fans has skewed negative, to say the least. Fundamentally, it is because people care deeply. When they are indifferent to exiting coaches or players, they are unlikely to be troubled by their next destination.
Forest as Glasner's next club does carry more of an edge, and it's not because Palace fans have any particular aversion to Morgan Gibbs-White or Chris Wood. It's centred entirely around their club's owner, his links and transfer dealings with former-Palace investor John Textor and the Uefa melodrama last season that saw the club demoted to the Conference League - even if that worked out fine in May.
On a personal level, I am happy to separate the most successful manager in Palace's history from whatever he does next. For some, there is likely to be anger or disappointment, which hopefully time will heal, as it often does.
Recent history suggests that, despite any fractious dealings he may have had with Steve Parish, Evangelos Marinakis is unlikely to be quite as forgiving of runs of poor form or press conference outbursts.
Forest, as they have in repeated seasons, are likely to outspend Palace. Perhaps they will be able to outperform them in the league next year, but for those who are believers in Glasner's ability as a manager, Forest does seem more of a lateral move than the next step up in his career.
After all, it is more palatable to wave goodbye to players of the calibre of Marc Guehi or Michael Olise when they are ascending to the top of the game. It is the same with managers.
Sarr scores again as Senegal are knocked outpublished at 08:34 BST 2 July
08:34 BST 2 July
Media caption,
Senegal lost 3-2 to Belgium on Wednesday, as the African side were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup.
Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr scored his fourth goal of the tournament making it the joint-most by an African player in a single edition of the competition - along with Roger Milla in 1990.
'Ultimate betrayal' - fans on Glasner's Forest movepublished at 17:42 BST 1 July
17:42 BST 1 July
Image source, Getty Images
We asked for your views on ex-Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner being set to succeed Vitor Pereira at Nottingham Forest.
Here are some of your comments:
Bob: I think it's really sad. How on earth can you join a club which is on par with Crystal Palace? I can understand leaving for another top European top club, but Forest? I think I've lost all respect for him.
Kelly: I cannot believe this man has gone to Forest. All the mouth when they stole our Europa League spot and he's ended up there. Disgusting and to the Palace faithful, ultimate betrayal. Hope you get relegated.
Dan: This is arguably the one thing that could have hurt his legacy at Palace. Really disappointed if he goes to Forest, especially given everything that has happened over the past calendar year. I hope he relegates them as a goodwill gesture.
Joe: If this happens it would be extremely disappointing. From super hero to super villain.
Bill: Strange choice really. While not bigging Palace up too much, form-wise in the Premier League, we're on a par with Forest. So it would seem a sideways step to me.
John: Let down badly! Glasner was a Palace hero. What on earth is he thinking going to them after the off field antics of last season?
Paul: Why anyone would want to become a club's fifth manager in 12 months is beyond me? The financial package must be unbelievable. Marinakis will not give Glasner the time, scope or understanding he enjoyed at Palace.
Palace top Premier League World Cup goals chartpublished at 09:23 BST 29 June
09:23 BST 29 June
Mohamed Moallim BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty Images
Crystal Palace and Sunderland are the Premier League clubs with the most goals scored by their players at the World Cup after the group stage, highlighting the remarkable depth of international talent now spread throughout England's top flight.
Across world football, only Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain's representatives have scored more goals during the tournament so far.
Palace's seven-goal haul has been shared between three players. Ismaila Sarr has struck three times for Senegal, while Daichi Kamada and Daniel Munoz have scored twice for Japan and Colombia respectively.
The tally underlines Palace's growing international pedigree after successive landmark campaigns. The Eagles lifted the FA Cup in 2024-25 - the first major trophy in the club's history - before following it with Conference League success a year later.
New head coach Pierre Sage now inherits a squad whose influence has extended well beyond Selhurst Park.
Premier League clubs (2025-26 season) ranked by World Cup goals:
Your World Cup scouting: Rashford and Ayari at Palace?published at 16:08 BST 24 June
16:08 BST 24 June
Image source, Getty Images
We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Crystal Palace.
Here are some of your comments:
James: Marcus Rashford is available. There's talk of him being keen on Tottenham but why not Palace? Close to a replacement for Eberechi Eze.
Ted: Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande because of his vision and footwork, and he could slot right next to Ismaila Sarr perfectly because of his speed.
Bob: You've got to be reasonable here and talk of players that are affordable. My choice would be Antonio Nusa, who plays for the Norway national team and plays his club football for RB Leipzig in Germany. He's fast and creative on the wing and would fit in well at Palace.
Josh: Definitely the 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, a new Adam Wharton who controlled the game against Brazil and was very impressive.
James: I like the look of Sweden's Yasin Ayari. I also like Mexico's Raul Jiminez, who was amazing at Fulham and doesn't deserve to be in Championship with Wolves. (Hopefully Ayari forgets Brighton and Palace are rivals)!
Crystal Palace will come into the season fresh from winning the Conference League, and they have another European campaign as a result.
The main thing that was highlighted last season was that the squad that Palace started the season with lacked depth, which is why the club brought in Jorgen Strand Larsen, Brennan Johnson and Evann Guessand in the winter transfer window.
The Europa League will present a higher level of competition for Palace and as a result they will need to invest again.
Tyrick Mitchell is the only real first-team quality option at left-back, and right-back Daniel Munoz, 30, had knee surgery last season and did not look the same afterwards.
Munoz is now at the World Cup with Colombia. Even though Mitchell has had the summer off after missing out on the England squad, the full-back areas are where Palace will need to bring in back-up or players who can rival the current choices for a place in the starting XI.
New boss Pierre Sage will surely be keeping an eye on the World Cup, but he is fresh to the role and therefore Palace's signing plans are unclear for now.
The one goal he scored came via a deflection, but neither he nor Colombia will care a jot given the strike sealed their qualification from the group.
Munoz's attacking threat should also come as no surprise. It has been evident throughout his time at Palace.
But if teams have been sleeping on the danger the right wing-back poses so far in this World Cup, then that will surely change now.
The 30-year-old's ability to ghost in around the back, arriving late and invariably timing his runs to perfection, speaks to his experience.
This is something he has been doing for years. It is second nature to him and combating those darts from out to in is easier said than done - especially for defences already concerned about Diaz and co.
Munoz is at the peak of his powers, and among the world's best in his position, so he can expect to be high on the opposition scouting reports from now on.
