I am not suggesting getting relegated deliberately but 'cut the cloth to the make the suit' and seta budget that they can afford and if relegation follows so be it.
Perhaps it would prove a good move for Palace to just struggle though this season and if it happens get relegated. Then start again next season in Div 1 with aspirations of getting promoted, fans will always follow a successful team irrespective of the division so crowd wise that may be a...
With the proposed take over by the Spanish chap for Leeds wouldn't he better off waiting until then which will still be during the transfer window and maybe they will give him an improved contract that is assuming Warnock, if still there, thinks he is worth it..