Squad depth and early moves - fans on what must change this summer

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We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Crystal Palace before the new campaign and why.
Here are some of your comments:
Sam: New contracts should be given to our crucial midfield duo of Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada after appointing Pierre Sage as new manager. The priority is keeping crucial players while adding more strength in positions that need it, for example, a stronger left-winger. Although Pino is developing well, we need a player who can get more goals and assists in that position.
Lee: Physical evidence of the new stand and ground improvements are needed. Plus the first-team squad being beefed up in all areas. Also more proof that there's a tangible pathway from the under-21s and under-18s to the first team and players that have been on loan given a chance in the first team pre-season. The academy is finally finished and more backing for the women's team in the WSL to stay there and grow.
Ollie: Clearly there will be a new manager - hopefully to be announced very soon - and in terms of the squad, much will depend on which players leave and whether any of the young players on loan and on the fringe of the squad are deemed good enough to play a role next season. I think we should sign three first-team ready players to build a stronger squad to compete in the Europa League and Premier League next season, given the obvious struggles we had this year from mid-season onwards, once the toll of playing three times a week really kicked in. If any key players leave, such as Wharton, Kamada or Mateta, they will need to be replaced well too.
Joe: Assuming minimal outgoing transfers, adding depth to the squad, namely in central midfield and wing back, should be the top priority. Palace were really humming along until mid-autumn when the fixtures from the Conference League, League Cup and Premier League began to pile up. It was clear that Palace did not have the depth to navigate all of its competitions.
Mark: Dougie Freedman was an incredible director of football who recommended an incredible manager. Pierre Sage could be a great replacement for Glasner but he will need an excellent recruitment team behind him for the rebuild. I think that should be in focus now to get ready for Palace going up a level.
Gary: We need to do our transfer business early instead of waiting until the end of the window. Then we won't miss the better players.