Heading 1: Wilfried Zaha’s Contract with Crystal Palace Set to Expire
Wilfried Zaha, the 30-year-old forward for Crystal Palace, is set to become a free agent on Saturday 1 July. With his contract coming to an end, Zaha is considering his options for the future. Crystal Palace has offered him a long-term contract worth £200,000-a-week, which he still has the opportunity to sign before the deadline.
Heading 2: Limited Options for Zaha
Despite his hopes of having numerous options, Zaha’s potential destinations seem to be limited. While he has been linked with clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Everton in the past, there is currently little Premier League interest in him, even as a free agent. Zaha is eager to move to a Champions League club, but there have been no talks of him being signed by any of the four English teams qualified for the competition.
Heading 3: Interest from Lazio and Al-Nassr
According to reports from the Evening Standard, Serie A side Lazio has shown interest in signing Zaha. Lazio has qualified for next season’s Champions League, making them an attractive option for the Ivory Coast international. However, no concrete offer has been made yet.
The only firm offer that Zaha has received so far is from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. Despite the lucrative contract they have presented to him, Zaha is not swayed as he wants to compete at the highest level.
Heading 4: Other Potential Destinations
Fenerbahce is another possible destination for Zaha. However, the Turkish side has only qualified for the Europa Conference League next season, which does not align with Zaha’s goal of playing in the Champions League.
AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain have also been mentioned as potential next steps for Zaha. However, there has been no movement from any of these clubs, despite his availability.
Heading 5: Zaha’s Impressive Career at Crystal Palace
Throughout his career, Zaha has played 458 games for Crystal Palace in all competitions, scoring an impressive 90 goals. His contributions to the club have made him a fan favorite and a key player for the team.
Heading 6: Speculations and Reactions
As Zaha’s contract expiration date approaches, speculations about his future continue to circulate. Some have questioned Mikel Arteta’s plan for new Arsenal signing Kai Havertz, suggesting that Zaha could be a better fit for the team. However, Chelsea star Reece James responded to a fan asking him to join Arsenal, indicating that Zaha’s potential move to the club is uncertain.
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