da premier bet: Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has reportedly been in contact with Barcelona over a potential free transfer next year.
The Lowdown: Contract situation
da betway: Hailed as an “irreplaceable” figure at Selhurst Park by journalist Malik Ouzia, the Ivory Coast international will soon be entering the final six months of his current deal. The 29-year-old is one of 11 Eagles players who are out of contract in 2023.
He has continued to be a regular under Patrick Vieira, contributing to eight goals in 12 games in the Premier League this season, but it seems as if Zaha may have one eye on his long-term future, possibly in Spain.
The Latest: Zaha contacts Barcelona
One Spanish outlet shared a story regarding Zaha and Barcelona on Tuesday.
They claimed that the Palace star has made an offer to the Catalan giants over a potential free transfer, adding that the winger would like to try his luck in Spain.
The Verdict: Big decision for Palace
Palace are facing the possibility of losing Zaha for nothing, so they may have a big call to make over the coming months regarding his future.
Should the 29-year-old not want to sign a new contract, Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman may decide to put the forward up for sale to ensure that the Eagles receive a fee for their star player.
Of course, that wouldn’t be ideal mid-season, but otherwise it looks as if there is a strong possibility that Zaha may depart Selhurst Park for nothing next summer.