Friday 22 May 2015 16:00, UK
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew reckons it is best for Yannick Bolasie to stay at Selhurst Park for at least another season.
Pardew has placed a £40m price tag on Bolasie, who received a standing ovation after the 3-1 victory at Liverpool last Saturday.
But while the Palace manager is delighted with the progress of the 25-year-old winger, he insists the player still has some development ahead.
Liverpool and Manchester United are reported to be considering a summer swoop, but Pardew is not sure a move over the summer would suit the player.
Bolasie has scored four goals this season and Pardew would like this aspect of his game to improve, starting against Swansea on Sunday.
"I don't think there are many players who get clapped off at Anfield for a performance," Pardew said.
"But he needs to find the end product and he'll work hard on that next year. We might have a problem next year if he really starts banging them in. The thorn in his side is actual goals.
"Just on this season, it would be a mistake for a top club to get him because I don't think he's ready.
"But he will be ready in maybe a year or so when he's got over that final hurdle. Then there will be no stopping him.
"He's a fantastic boy and a fantastic talent. I love him to bits. I call him my 'magic man' and hopefully he'll give us a bit of magic against Swansea on Sunday."
