Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive brings you the reported interest in former Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha
Aston Villa are reportedly targeting a move for Galatasaray winger Wilfried Zaha.
According to Football Transfers, the former Crystal Palace man was the subject of an approach from the Villa hierarchy. The 31-year-old joined Galatasaray in the summer following the expiration of his contract at Selhurst Park.
Zaha is very familiar with the Premier League after an eight-year stint in south London. Boss Unai Emery is said to be an admirer of the winger after initially trying to sign him while in charge at Arsenal.
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He previously said: “Zaha won games on his own: Tottenham, Manchester City, us. Incredible performances. When we played against Crystal Palace, Zaha showed he was a very good player. I told them: ‘This is the player I know and want.’”
However, a January move is said to be unlikely, having recently committed to a three-year contract last year.
The link has prompted debate among Villa supporters. One said: “Zaha would join AVFC when he was free if he wanted to,” before a second added: “I’m neither for nor against but the difference between 1st and 5th could be a few moments of pure class. Someone like Zaha could produce that, and then he’s gone at the end of the year and we buy big.”
Another continued: “I’d certainly take Zaha at Villa!,” and a fifth concluded: “If you don’t think Zaha improves our team then I don’t know what to say. We need competition for places to constantly push everyone to improve.”
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