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Wilfried Zaha: Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea or Borussia Dortmund? Transfer options assessed
Crystal Palace are braced for more bids for Wilfried Zaha this summer, but where could he end up?
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Roy Hodgson has conceded that Crystal Palace are readying themselves for more bids for Wilfried Zaha this summer. The winger attracted attention from Arsenal and Everton in August before eventually staying put at Selhurst Park.
“It’s an unknown isn’t it, how much money is going to be floating around in the next window," Hodgson said in the build up to his side's Premier League trip to Bournemouth.
“I think we’d be very foolish to relax and start thinking there will be no bids for Wilf Zaha, no big-money interest in him, because he’s such a good player.
“He has the ability to play at any level, anywhere in the world, so who knows? If we find it easy to keep him because there aren’t big bids coming in, that would be fine.
“But I certainly wouldn’t count on that because if I was at another club I’d be looking to sign players of his quality.”
Zaha himself has made it clear that he intends to make the next step in his career, so just where could he end up?
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Arsenal
It's fair to say Arsenal are unlikely to have the funds to sign Zaha.
They were priced out of a move last summer before the Emirates hierarchy opted to sign Nicolas Pepe over the Crystal Palace star.
Unai Emery recently made it clear he wanted Zaha after meeting with the player.
Arsenal are unlikely to rectify their decision, particularly with Palace holding firm on their £70million valuation.
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Tottenham
Like Arsenal, Tottenham simply do not have the funds to spend big in the transfer market.
The only way that may change is if Harry Kane or Heung-min Son were to leave.
Mourinho has already added Steven Bergwijn to his squad in January and defence will be the priority in the upcoming transfer window.
Zaha also wants Champions League football, which may not be on offer in north London.
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Chelsea
The Blues have already spent over £80m heading into the summer and Roman Abramovich isn't prepared to stop there.
Frank Lampard is a fan of the player and the Stamford Bridge board have been keeping tabs on Zaha's form in the past few years.
The club were keen on signing Jadon Sancho but have effectively cooled their interest following the arrival of Timo Werner.
With Pedro and Willian seemingly heading for the exit door, Chelsea will need reinforcements out wide.
Brentford winger Said Benrahma is already being eyed by Chelsea for a £25m deal and it could help save funds for Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz.
Borussia Dortmund
Perhaps not the move many would expect, but Zaha could become a star in the Bundesliga like Jadon Sancho.
Dortmund have remained in the frame for the last 12 months, knowing that Manchester United will push hard for the England international.
The German club rarely sign players over the age of 26 though, particularly for the kind of figure being quoted.
Nonetheless, Dortmund love to play attacking football which would suit Zaha's style down to the ground.