Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has given the biggest indication yet that he is interested in moving from South London to North London to join Mikel Arteta’s Rebuild of Arsenal.
A video of the 27-year-old has been shared online with the Ivorian international pointing to a sign saying “Zaha to Arsenal” and it has led to Gunners supporters getting excited on Twitter:
It’s happening
— Shaamie-senpai (@Shameel_Kiyang4) August 9, 2020
I would take that
— KRIOS (@harrykrios) August 9, 2020
Come on, go get him!
— Jameca #WeCareDoYou (@arsenalnationx) August 9, 2020
Sign him up
— RedWhite_Gooner (@RedWhite_Gooner) August 9, 2020
lets grab this chance by the scruff of the neck. if we have to sell laca for zaha i would take it all day long
— only_about_arsenal (@onlyaboutarsen1) August 9, 2020
For 30 million that would be a great signing if Laca leaves
— 2020 NBA Champs (@ZOMBIE14688810) August 9, 2020
Get this done @Arsenal @m8arteta @wilfriedzaha
— Dale (@SixZeee) August 9, 2020
Zaha has since distanced himself from the video saying he couldn’t control what others put on social media, but the player is believed to be keen on a move away from Palace this summer.
Whether Arsenal would have the money to sign him is another matter. As some fans mention above, it’s likely that someone like Alexandre Lacazette would have to be sold in order to finance the deal for the Ivorian.
Zaha’s valuation will, however, be a lot lower than last summer when Palace demanded upwards of £80m for the winger but it remains to be seen whether head coach Mikel Arteta sees him as a top target.
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