Crystal Palace are reportedly considering a late move for Wilfried Zaha, although they will only re-sign him on loan.
According to a report from the Daily Telegraph, Crystal Palace want to bring Wilfried Zaha back to the club on an initial loan deal. Galatasaray are ready to part ways with the 31-year-old mercurial forward before the summer transfer window shuts down.
Wilfried Zaha was a key player for the Eagles during his time at the club, but he ended up joining Galatasaray on a free transfer last summer. The player is reportedly seeking a return to the Premier League after just one season in Turkey, and Galatasaray are prepared to let him leave.
However, the Turkish outfit are looking for a substantial loan proposal for the winger. Meanwhile, the 31-year-old mercurial forward does not have a shortage of suitors, with West Ham United also showing interest in him.
It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace are ready to break the bank for him. The Turkish outfit are demanding a loan fee of around £9 million. That is a substantial amount of money, and Crystal Palace might not agree to that. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
The 31-year-old knows the club well, and he is likely to be attracted to the idea of joining them once again. The player will certainly hope that the Turkish outfit can be more reasonable with their demands.
Zaha to replace Olise?
Crystal Palace have sanctioned the departure of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, and they need a quality winger to replace him. The 31-year-old could prove to be a quality acquisition for them. Zaha is a proven performer in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact.
Pursuing the player on loan would be a wise decision as well. At 31, he is unlikely to be a long term option. So, Crystal Palace should look to protect their investment as well. The Eagles will be looking to do well next season, and they will look to finish as high up the table as possible.
The South London outfit impressed under Oliver Glasner towards the end of last season, and they will look to build on that. Having lost Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, they need someone who will add pace, flair and goals to the side.
Zaha is a proven performer in English football and a return to his former club could bring out the best in him as well. The 31-year-old is still at the peak of his powers, and he could fill the void left by the French winger. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a deal soon.
