Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has reportedly been in contact with Barcelona over a potential free transfer next year.

The Lowdown: Contract situation

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.