Yes of course that's the reason. Chinny reckon.
You and I both know that Arsenal want him off their books, irrespective of who else they get in. Why would he need to pop back to the training ground anyway? Did he leave his packed lunch there? Muppet.
Haha! Number one target for Palace is close to signing, turns up today, takes one look at their noddy manager in their noddy stadium and gets straight back in the car. Deal off.
You can't put a price on that kind of respect.