Why Crystal Palace cut their losses on Brennan Johnson - despite team-mates wanting him to stay: His eye-watering salary, the problem Oliver Glasner identified and Palace insiders' instant regret, revealed by BOBBY MANZI

Crystal Palace decided to let Brennan Johnson leave despite teammates wanting him to stay, with manager Oliver Glasner identifying performance concerns and the player's high salary cited as a key factor in the decision. Johnson reportedly struggled with a lack of self-belief behind the scenes, even as he publicly expressed hope ahead of the Conference League final. Palace insiders are said to have felt immediate regret following the departure.