Bundesliga Giants Eye Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha: Transfer Rumors And Background

WHAT HAPPENED? FC Bayern and BVB are thinking about signing attacker Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace). That reports Foot Market. The contract of the Ivorian national player in London expires, which is why several well-known clubs are trying to get him.

WHAT WAS SAID? According to the report, Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are “following” Zaha’s situation closely. In addition to the two top Bundesliga clubs, Arsenal FC and AS Monaco are also interested in the 30-year-old from Europe. In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad from the Saudi Pro League are mentioned as possible new employers.

However, Zaha is said to prefer staying in Europe. He demands an annual salary of the equivalent of 6.8 million euros plus bonuses. According to media reports, he currently collects around eight million euros per season.

WHAT IS THE BACKGROUND? Crystal Palace have been trying unsuccessfully to extend their contract with the versatile left winger for some time. Ex-coach Patrick Vieira publicly confirmed this a few weeks ago when he said: “Everyone knows we want him to stay at our club. We want to grow with Wilfried as one of our leaders.”
Bayern were once linked with Zaha, although that was several years ago. Even at BVB, Zaha is not being traded as a newcomer for the first time. The Bild already reported in December that the Black and Yellows were interested in him.

THE TRANSFER STORY: Zaha was once considered a super talent and moved from Palace to Manchester United in 2013 for almost twelve million euros. However, he did not prevail with the English record champions and returned to the Eagles after several loan deals in 2015 for around four million euros.

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A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS: The 30-cap Ivory Coast international has made 25 appearances for Crystal Palace this season. He scored six goals and provided three assists.