Paperwork Delay Derails Dwight McNeil’s Deadline-Day Switch to Crystal Palace
Palace cite time expiring after a late agreement to explain why the Everton winger stays under contract.
Overview
- TalkSPORT reports Palace and Everton reached an agreement in principle at 6:15pm, with payment terms and legal checks still unresolved before the 7pm deadline.
- Time ran out to complete the formalities, and TalkSPORT understands the necessary paperwork was not filed with the league in time.
- Everton insiders told TalkSPORT that Palace pulled out, while Palace sources maintained they intended to complete the transfer.
- McNeil underwent a medical and had a four-and-a-half-year contract prepared before the move collapsed.
- McNeil’s partner, Megan Sharpley, posted an emotional criticism of the process as McNeil said he remains an Everton player, while ex-Palace owner Simon Jordan urged the pair to move on.