Crystal Palace’s squad does not need a major overhaul.Only two players are out of contract this summer, few are agitating to leave and there are no gaping holes in the starting XI that desperately need to be filled.However, the Conference League success last season and its impact on Premier League results highlighted a lack of depth.With Ismaila Sarr away at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Daichi Kamada, Daniel Munoz and Eddie Nketiah all absent through injury over the winter, performances dipped and results suffered.As a result, Palace rather stumbled over the line to guarantee a 13th consecutive top-flight campaign, falling well short of their record points total that might otherwise have been within their reach. Now, with Pierre Sage installed as Oliver Glasner’s successor, they will assess their options and approach to the summer transfer window. The Athletic has conducted an audit of Palace’s squad by position, looking at who they are determined to keep and who, if any, face uncertain futures.GoalkeeperKeepDean Henderson (contracted until 2028), Remi Matthews (2027)Outstanding as the clear No 1 and the club captain since Marc Guehi was sold to Manchester City in January, Henderson is integral. Unless an offer arrived that was too good to turn down, the 29-year-old will be at the club next season.Matthews arrived on a free transfer after his Sunderland contract expired in 2021 and has spent only one season out on loan — with Scottish side St Johnstone in 2022-23. He was brought in to be the third-choice goalkeeper, used in an emergency as a backup should either of their other two keepers be unavailable.With their two promising youngsters, Joe Whitworth and Owen Goodman, better served by playing regularly in the English Football League, there is no pressure on the 32-year-old’s role and no reason for him to leave.UncertainWalter Benitez (2028)The Argentinian joined Palace last summer on a free transfer after his PSV contract expired. It was anticipated that he would be second choice, perhaps playing in the cup competitions and pushing Henderson for that No 1 spot.He was also brought in as an opportunistic signing. Benitez could step up as No 1 if a significant bid came in for Henderson, but Palace could also sell him at a profit. Palace would consider a departure for the 33-year-old at the right price.Walter Benitez holds the Conference League trophy (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)Centre-backsKeepChris Richards (2027), Jaydee Canvot (2029), Chadi Riad (2029)Palace’s back three is settled. Despite losing Guehi, they have stood firm and, if not for poor results when the Conference League appeared to be prioritised over the Premier League late in the season, they would have set a club record for the fewest goals conceded.Canvot has emerged as an extremely bright talent. The 19-year-old will be a key player next season, when he will be guided by Richards, whose experience and strong performances will be vital under the new manager.Riad has done well to recover from two serious injuries that saw him miss the best part of a season and a half. His performances have not yet hit the same heights as Canvot, but that is to be expected. The 23-year-old will be a useful option for rotation and backup.UncertainMaxence Lacroix (2029)Lacroix has aspirations to play at the highest level and his performances since joining from Wolfsburg two years ago have continued to improve. He is incredibly dependable. That has seen the Frenchman earn a senior international debut and take his place in his country’s squad at the World Cup.Palace will not want to lose him, and the 26-year-old’s contract still has three years to run so there is no real pressure to sell. But there may be interest in his services this summer.His ambition, plus the departure of Glasner, who previously coached him at Wolfsburg, make it unwise to rule out a departure.Maxence Lacroix may attract suitors this summer (Ronny Hartmann/AFP via Getty Images)Full-backs KeepTyrick Mitchell (2027), Rio Cardines (2028), Caleb Kporha (2029)Palace hold an option to extend Mitchell’s contract by a further year so the 26-year-old will actually have a contract until at least 2028. There is almost no situation in which he leaves this summer given how dependable and important he has become and with no genuine option to replace him from within the squad. Other areas need strengthening more than left wing-back.Cardines, 19, emerged as a first-team option due to Glasner’s desire for players who offered dependability. What he lacks in talent he makes up for in work rate, and he performed well in his limited first-team appearances. He is a helpful cover option at right wing-back in an emergency.UncertainDaniel Munoz (2028), Borna Sosa (2028), Nathaniel Clyne (2026)As important as Munoz has become, he spent much of last season being patched up by the medical team who did wonders to keep him on the pitch. A knee injury meant surgery in the winter and he has not been as effective since.He is 30 and the wing-back role is physically demanding, while he also has ambitions to play elsewhere — although he is not explicitly agitating to leave. If a suitable offer arrived, it would be considered, even if he would be difficult to replace adequately.Glasner pushed to sign Sosa but the 28-year-old has struggled, rarely playing well across his 18 appearances in all competitions. Although he is a relatively cheap option as cover for Mitchell, Palace would not be against allowing him to leave.It is difficult to see why Clyne would not accept Palace’s offer of a new contract given he is 35 and unlikely to be given a better deal elsewhere. His experience and knowledge of the club is valuable for Palace.Likely to leaveDanny Imray (2027)There is an option to extend Imray’s contract until 2028, which will almost certainly be taken up. The 22-year-old is likely to move on loan to a top half Championship side next season.MidfieldersKeep Jefferson Lerma (2027), Will Hughes (2027), Justin Devenny (2027), Cheick Doucoure (2029)Palace triggered the option to extend Lerma’s contract by a further year, a move that makes sense as he can cover centre-back and is still useful in that anchoring midfield role. Depth is required, so allowing the 31-year-old to leave would have made no sense.The same is true of Hughes, whose dogged, determined nature has been vital this season. More importantly, though, he is an important figure in the dressing room. As an experienced player, his opinion is considered helpful in understanding how the squad is feeling and if there are any issues.Devenny is sufficiently capable as a backup, offering depth at relatively little cost.Doucoure was once the best midfielder at the club but has played only 13 times since rupturing his Achilles in November 2023 and then tearing his meniscus in January last year. The 26-year-old will likely stay as he continues his recovery in the hope he can still offer something useful in due course.Crystal Palace hope Cheick Doucoure will return to contention next season (Julian Finney/Getty Images)UncertainDaichi Kamada (2026) Adam Wharton (2029)Kamada has developed into a vital player in Palace’s midfield, but he is out of contract and weighing up an offer to stay. Should Glasner take another managerial job soon, the 29-year-old may bring the Japan international with him.Midfield partner Wharton is sure to have interest this summer. Palace would only sell him for a hefty fee and any price for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is likely to be a yardstick, although Wharton will not attract offers as high.Selling would fund the squad rejuvenation for the next cycle, but Palace would prefer to keep the 22-year-old for another year.AttackKeepIsmaila Sarr (2029), Yeremy Pino (2030), Brennan Johnson (2030), Jorgen Strand Larsen (2030)Although Johnson has struggled to find his feet since joining in January, he has the backing of the club’s hierarchy. Strand Larsen, another winter signing, has made an impact and, should Jean-Philippe Mateta stay, the pair will give Palace excellent options up front.Although Pino had a hit-and-miss season, he will be an important player and, after a year in England, may hit the ground running at the start of the new campaign having hopefully settled in.There is no reason for Sarr to leave. The player of the season and top scorer is content at Palace, with no desire to depart. At 28, he is their most important player.Yeremy Pino, Ismaila Sarr and Jorgen Strand Larsen are expected to remain at Crystal Palace (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)UncertainJean-Philippe Mateta (2027), Eddie Nketiah (2029), Matheus Franca (2028)Mateta’s contract is up next summer but Palace believe there may be value in retaining the 28-year-old unless a club matches the asking price — likely to be similar to the £30million ($40.3m) Milan were initially prepared to pay in January.It is difficult to recruit strikers. Established forwards are costly and promising youngsters are unproven and unpredictable. Mateta has come back from his knee injury and performed well, benefitting from having Strand Larsen as competition.Nketiah spent much of the season out with hamstring injuries and, although he was close to joining West Ham United for £27m in January, that injury scuppered a move. It is also why there is unlikely to be any serious interest in the 27-year-old this summer. If there is, Palace will consider selling.Franca spent last season on loan with Vasco da Gama. What happens with him may depend on how Sage views his options and whether he believes Franca, 22, would be useful depth in the No 10 role.Likely to leaveJesurun Rak-Sakyi (2027), Romain Esse (2030)Rak-Sakyi nearly left permanently last summer but the finer details of a deal could not be completed. He instead departed on loan. With a year remaining on his deal and no serious prospect of him playing for Palace in the Premier League, the 23-year-old is unlikely to stay.Esse will not depart permanently but will probably spend next season out on loan to gain more first-team experience after playing 18 times for Coventry City in the Championship last season. The 21-year-old is not likely to be viewed as a genuine first-team option this season, but that could be reviewed in January if he has performed well.