Much of this saga centres around American businessman and Eagle Football Holdings owner John Textor. Eagle Football holds a 43 per cent stake in Crystal Palace, but also owns a 77 per cent stake in Ligue 1 outfit Lyon, who akin to Palace have also qualified for next season’s rendition of the Europa League.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has submitted a bid to acquire John Textor's 43 per cent shareholding in Crystal Palace, as the club faces a looming UEFA deadline that could see them excluded from next season's Europa League.

Crystal Palace have received a huge boost in their bid to stay in the Europa League. The Eagles are expected to remain in the European competition, with John Textor deemed not to have a controlling influence in the club. Crystal Palace’s fight to stay in the Europa League explained - and why Nottingham Forest are getting involved