According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web, the Eagles have asked AC Milan about Fabio Borini’s availability.
Borini, 28, will be a familiar name for Crystal Palace supporters following his stints at Chelsea, Swansea, Liverpool and Sunderland.
But his disappointing record will be a concern given he would be expected to fill the boots of Zaha.
Borini, who is also being tracked by Bordeaux, scored 17 goals in 93 appearances for Sunderland and has added just eight in 72 games in Milan.
What Crystal Palace have now done as Arsenal target Wilfried Zaha will worry Eagles fans (Image: GETTY)
What Crystal Palace have now done as Arsenal target Wilfried Zaha will worry Eagles fans (Image: GETTY)
What Crystal Palace have now done as Arsenal target Wilfried Zaha will worry Eagles fans (Image: GETTY)
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And Roy Hodgson would be pushing his luck to expect Borini to step in and fill the attacking void Zaha would leave behind.
The 26-year-old scored ten goals, provided five assists and created a flurry of chances for his Palace team-mates last season.
He is, though, eager to quit the south Londoners in order to realise his aspirations of playing for Arsenal.
Last week Zaha’s brother, Judicael, said: "Wilfried will always hold Crystal Palace and their fans in the highest regard and all the support they've given means the world to him. It’s my brother’s dream though, to play for Arsenal.