London, Feb 3, 2026 (AFP) - McNeil's partner hits out at 'brutal' football industry after Palace move collapses

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The girlfriend of Everton winger Dwight McNeil took aim at Crystal Palace on Tuesday and highlighted the mental toll placed upon players by the uncertainty of the transfer window. A deal had reportedly been agreed for McNeil, 26, to move to Palace for £20 million ($27 million) late on Monday's deadline day. However, the Eagles backed out of the deal at the last minute having splashed out a club record £48 million on Jorgen Strand Larsen and seen......

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