Palace’s primary target heading into January was 20-year-old El Hadji Malick Diouf of Slavia Prague. But after a £12.5million bid was rejected and further talks stalled, the Eagles decided he was too pricey and pursued other options.

On any further transfers: "One more day to go, let's see what happens. I think we will have at least one more signing - we need one. I'm trying not to talk about where it will be, but I think everyone can imagine. I think this signing will happen.

Oliver Glasner said the effort that his Crystal Palace side put in against Manchester United meant they fully deserved their 2-0 win over Manchester United. A Jean-Philippe Mateta brace saw them win 2-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday.