Palace chairman clears air with McNeil's partner ahead of move

After a collapsed January move, Crystal Palace's chairman reaches out to Dwight McNeil's girlfriend to smooth the path for his imminent transfer.

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What happened. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has reportedly reached out to Dwight McNeil's girlfriend to clear the air after her criticism over the failed January move, as McNeil undergoes a medical ahead of a swap deal.

• McNeil and Brennan Johnson are having medicals for swap deals.
• McNeil's girlfriend accused Palace of toying with his mental health in January.
• Four-year deals are prepared for both players.

“toyed with until the final minute and subsequently left broken hearted with nothing but confusion”

— Megan Sharpley

The move is imminent, with medicals underway and contracts prepared, pending final paperwork.

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