Stefan Borson reveals what 'surprises' him about Crystal Palace mass exodus

Pierre Sage may have been left disappointed by Crystal Palace's summer transfer window after losing several stars.

That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that Palace's volume of sales is not likely to be due to financial issues.

Having also lost Marc Guehi during the winter window, the Eagles sold Maxence Lacroix, Danny Imray, Brennan Johnson and Daniel Munoz.

While the British transfer window has now closed, there is still every chance that Jean-Philippe Mateta finds an exit, while managing to keep hold of Adam Wharton.

It certainly felt like most of Palace's incoming business were free transfers or loan deals, rather than reinvesting the cash made on their big-money exits.

With Sage's side currently sitting 13th in the Premier League table after three games, there may already be some regrets around their summer decisions.

Crystal Palace should have spent 'more aggressively'

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson has expressed his surprise at Palace's lack of reinvestment after selling such key players.

"It's probably more driven by the level of desire to spend money, and put more money into the club," he said.

"They're building a stand. I think they're probably just trying to be quite prudent with the cash side of things.

"You have to remember that there are different elements. If you're a club that borrows, you have to worry about covenants.

"If you're a club that's got high net-worth individuals who provide the equity, then you've got to worry about whether they want to put the money in.

"I think it's a bit surprising they didn't spend more aggressively. But they've been hit by [exits]. Munoz probably wanted to go, Lacroix wanted to go. And clearly, Mateta wants to go."

Is Pierre Sage already at risk?

Two defeats from three games certainly isn't the best start to the new Premier League season, but it is still very early in Sage's career in England.

The Eagles must focus on Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup, and a win against Ipswich Town will be much needed on Saturday, 12 September.

Reports and betting odds would suggest that Sage is under pressure, and is already facing fierce criticism, but that's the reality of being a Premier League manager.

Speaking to Football Insider, Mick Brown has urged Sage and Palace to ignore the outside noise, with plenty of time to turn things around.