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title: "Crystal Palace: Chelsea make ‘contact’ to sign Wilfried Zaha"
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author: "Chloe Chadwick"
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published: "2022-08-29T17:10:54Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Chelsea make ‘contact’ to sign Wilfried Zaha

**[Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/) forward Wilfried Zaha could be set for a shock exit after being approached by [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) rivals Chelsea, according to journalist [Simon Phillips](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport).**

### The Lowdown: Previous interest

The Ivorian has now entered the [final year](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wilfried-zaha/profil/spieler/145988) of his contract at Selhurst Park and was initially claimed to be in [discussions](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10512541/Crystal-Palace-fear-losing-Wilfried-Zaha-cheap-face-battle-sign-new-deal.html) over a new deal with the Eagles.

However, this will be the 29-year-old’s last opportunity to make a big-money move, and after [enquiring](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11154489/Chelsea-consider-late-bid-Crystal-Palace-star-Wilfried-Zaha.html) last summer, it seems as if Thomas Tuchel’s side are ready to give their pursuit another shot in the hope that this one will be successful.

### The Latest: Chelsea make Zaha approach

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1563889105515302915?s=21&t=s0bE-Qe_VSwO7Nh-hvJpwg), TalkChelsea reporter Phillips revealed that the Blues have made ‘contact’ with Zaha’s agents regarding a potential move to west London in the final few days of the transfer window.

He wrote: “EXCL: Chelsea have been in contact with the reps of Wilfried Zaha for face to face talks last week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. There was a positive reaction from his camp. Let’s see if we open official talks if Aubameyang falls through.”

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### The Verdict: Goodbye to a Palace hero?

Patrick Vieira will be keen to hold on to Zaha given the massive impact he has had over the past few years, becoming the club’s [10th-highest scorer](https://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=317) of all time, but now might be the right time for Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman to cash in if a sizeable offer is made.

The 29-year-old, who was [dubbed](https://twitter.com/buntingfootball/status/1491519296811540480?s=21&t=C8P2_aZnfDtJcamKAaU48Q) ‘unstoppable’ by sports journalist Josh Bunting earlier this year, has previously [asked](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9648319/Crystal-Palace-Wilfried-Zaha-told-club-wants-leave-AGAIN.html) to leave the club on more than one occasion, which shows his desire to play at a level beyond where he is currently operating.

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The fact that Chelsea have now enquired more than once will show him that their interest is serious, so there’s a strong chance that he may feel Stamford Bridge is the place where he will able to achieve his ambitions in years to come, particularly with Champions League football on offer.