Crystal Palace’s potential starting line-up for next season - which includes four summer signings

Crystal Palace have been linked with some of the most exciting talents in the country and their performance last season has boosted their standings when it comes to attracting players.

Patrick Vieira is in the market for smart deals, similar to the ones that brought the likes of Marc Guehi and Conor Gallagher to Selhurst Parklast season.

The fact that Vieira overachieved last season - when many expected him to be sacked - will present an interesting challenge in his second season in Croydon.

He needs to get the window right and make signings early to afford players the chance to have a good pre-season and gel ahead of the first game in August.

The Eagles have never hidden their interest in Eddie Nketiah and even though it does look like he will be staying at Arsenal, Palace have not given up hope and will continue their pursuit.

Then there is the search for a reliable hard-tackling midfielder who will replace Cheikhou Kouyaté, and reports in France say Cheick Doucouré is the man the Eagles are looking at.

Plenty of players have been linked with a move to Selhurst Park and we expect that it will continue throughout the summer.

But given the nature of the window and how quickly things can change, here is how the Eagles could line up next season if they get most of the players they have been linked with in the transfer market.