Mental how difficult this deal has seemingly been.
Surely palace agree they are going to loan him. Set terms - have them met. And then loan him.
They can recall him in c4 months if something goes wrong.
I always think these loans would go better if they were done early and the player had the chance to integrate and do a preseason with the new club. Surely a better LT for all parties than extracting a few extra concessions out of the loaning side. More chance to hit the ground running and becomes the £20/30m player they hope he can become