Crystal Palace youngsters told to complete 'perfect fit' transfers to the Championship

Crystal Palace youngsters Luke Plange and Tayo Adaramola have both been linked with loan moves to Championship side Coventry City to continue their development.

The pair of teenagers had varying experiences of senior football last season, with Adaramola making his first-team debut for Palace in the FA Cup against Hartlepool while Plange made 27 appearances for Wayne Rooney’s Derby County in the Championship, sealing a £1million January move to south London before being sent back to the Rams on loan for the remainder of the campaign.

Both are expected to be part of Patrick Vieira’s plans for pre-season, but decisions on their immediate first-team future are yet to be finalised. The Eagles might consider keeping them around the senior squad to gain valuable top-flight experience, though with the club reportedly looking at a right-back and a striker in the transfer window, their chances could be limited.

That leaves the option of heading out on loan a sensible one should Palace take that route, and both players have been linked with a move to Coventry City. The Sky Blues finished 12th in the Championship last season while operating on one of the lowest budgets within the division. That means manager Mark Robins has had to be smart with his acquisitions in the transfer market, ensuring the players he brings in suit the team's high-energy style of play.

Palace boss Vieira has previously said that identifying the right club to send players on loan can be difficult, with some managers likely to stop fielding youngsters and switch to more experienced players if results don't go their way. That can hinder their development, according to the Frenchman, who said players must make mistakes in order to improve their game.

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