ARSENAL and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Wilfried Zaha with the winger set to run down his Crystal Palace contract, a report says.
The 30-year-old has long been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park.
However, a big money transfer has never materialised despite his sensational form and a host of interest.
Zaha is now in the final year of his contract at Palace meaning he can move for free at the end of this season.
And according to Fabrizio Romano, Zaha is likely to snub a new deal at Palace and run down his contract, much to the delight of interested parties Arsenal and Chelsea.
Arsenal could hold the advantage over their London rivals.
Zaha has previously admitted he is an Arsenal fan, despite his deep affection for Palace.
In a 2017 interview on who he supports, Zaha said: "Arsenal. Still do."
The Ivory Coast international has six Premier League goals to his name in 13 games this season.
Palace currently occupy 11th and restart their domestic campaign on Boxing Day at home to Fulham.
A win would lift Palace into the top half of the Prem table and above Chelsea and Brighton.
They would also draw level on points with Liverpool.
Sosst
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Zaha definitely deserves better,He is world class💡
Humancal44
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Fellow Gunners, I can confidently say Arsenal should sign Zaha. The only problem I see is that Zaha will not want to sit on the bench. He would want to be a regular on the field of play which is going to be a bit difficult. Fellow Gunners, let us look at the merits of Zaha: 1. He scores, 2. He marks effectively 3. He isn't injury prone, 4. He is fast and fantastic, difficult to pin down, 5. Average in the air, 6. Premier league experience of many years which is very key and finally, 7. He is an Arsenal fan (great passion for Arsenal FC) Fellow Gunners, this man can still give us three years of active football. Remember averagely he plays 90mins of football till date. He doesn't look tired at all, he's very fast and still delivers. But will he be comfortable sitting on the bench for someone else???? That is the only problem. I strongly believe he will be of a great addition to Arsenal my opinion though.
That ship sailed 3 years ago. accept it and move on
tundeabodunde02
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Fellow Gunners, I can confidently say Arsenal should sign Zaha. The only problem I see is that Zaha will not want to sit on the bench. He would want to be a regular on the field of play which is going to be a bit difficult. Fellow Gunners, let us look at the merits of Zaha: 1. He scores, 2. He marks effectively 3. He isn't injury prone, 4. He is fast and fantastic, difficult to pin down, 5. Average in the air, 6. Premier league experience of many years which is very key and finally, 7. He is an Arsenal fan (great passion for Arsenal FC) Fellow Gunners, this man can still give us three years of active football. Remember averagely he plays 90mins of football till date. He doesn't look tired at all, he's very fast and still delivers. But will he be comfortable sitting on the bench for someone else???? That is the only problem. I strongly believe he will be of a great addition to Arsenal my opinion though.
beyabeklr
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Nketiah is there to strike the time we needed zaha refused ,I blv Jesus and nketiah are enough to have the league
OkposinJoseph
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there's no better time to buy him than now,I blv he can still scorr a decent num of goals till Jesus comes back from injury, COYG ♥️💯
Pumbcorz
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30yrs now... Just remain there and be CP legend (Legend without trophy).🚶
BIG-Timmy
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Arsenal has moved past the Zaha Era please!
kababdimpy
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lmao too old now at 30 to play CL football
buncilmptz
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Chelsea don't need zaha
Sosst
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Zaha should go too PSG,He deserves trophies🏆
9jaNinja8903
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Good but not required. Mudryk is the man. 🔥
Gsayhijjhghjj
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Is old now When he was younger He is doing yanga Gunners should go for mudrk
Kuweiortz
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zaha is a good choice for us with the experience he had in the premier league it's better than dusan 👍👍👍
GunnArs
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sadly now at 30 zaha is max. 3rd choice to get… mudryk or joao felix are way ahead on the wishlist. he should have materialized a transfer some years ago with around 26 to get most out of his career. even for free there are ‘better’ targets to go for in summer, in winter with half an year left on his contract; max. 15m.