Crystal Palace owners to 'borrow money' at 'quite high' rate for Selhurst Park redevelopment

Crystal Palace owners may borrow at around 8% interest to fund Selhurst Park redevelopment without waiting for new investors, following Aston Villa's stadium expansion model.

Crystal Palace's current owners could finance a Selhurst Park redevelopment by borrowing money at approximately 8% interest, according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson. The club has been planning stadium improvements for nearly a decade and does not need to complete a sale or secure new investors before proceeding, Borson told Football Insider. Aston Villa recently used a similar financing approach for their North Stand redevelopment, which closed during the 2026-27 season and led to increased ticket prices for supporters. Palace's owners are currently searching for new investors with a £900m valuation placed on the club, but Borson suggested this figure is too high compared to Everton's £1bn valuation. The expert indicated the current ownership has no pressing desire to sell, making it unlikely potential suitors would pay the asking price.