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Les Ferdinand
I think we should offer £65m over 50 years with guaranteed £5m each year bonus if he scores after 10 years at the club
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Zaha
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nayimfromthehalfwayline
Luka Modric
Arsenal transfer news: Why Gunners chose Nicolas Pepe over Wilfried Zaha
Zaha has been left looking for options after making it clear he wants to leave Crystal Palace with Everton his likeliest destination
Zaha had been intent on the switch, and is now left anxious about his future and hoping for a transfer to Everton, after the demands of both Palace and the player's representative ultimately put Arsenal off.
Although Pepe and Zaha would have been roughly the same fee - at a total of around £70m - the Selhurst Park hierarchy wanted at least £55m up front.
Lille have instead agreed a deal whereby the payment is spread over a number of years, allowing Arsenal to secure such a signing while also sticking to a more limited transfer budget this summer.
It is similarly understood that Pepe's wage demands are far lower, which was another issue causing Arsenal to stall on the Zaha deal.
The Ivorian winger ultimately presented a signing that offered far grater value.
Zaha's representatives are now seeking to secure a move elsewhere, with the player having made his desire to leave clear.
Everton are the likeliest destination.
The player is also interested in a move to Tottenham Hotspur, who have been made aware of the situation, but they do not currently want to make such a move.
Speaking with a Palace supporting mate at work, certainly not an ITK sort but someone who is a big fan and gets a lot of talk around the club, I dont think any of this about Zaha being desperate to leave is true at all.
I think he would like to leave, if it meant going up in the world and testing himself on a bigger stage. Playing at a level his ability demands.
However, I think he likes it at Palace too, where is the main man, golden boy, and generally adored. Also where he is close to home, given what a mummies boy he is.
I fully expect Palace to price him out of a move, and him to be just fine with it.
Zaha has been left looking for options after making it clear he wants to leave Crystal Palace with Everton his likeliest destination
- Miguel DelaneyChief Football Writer @MiguelDelaney
- 2 hours ago
Zaha had been intent on the switch, and is now left anxious about his future and hoping for a transfer to Everton, after the demands of both Palace and the player's representative ultimately put Arsenal off.
Although Pepe and Zaha would have been roughly the same fee - at a total of around £70m - the Selhurst Park hierarchy wanted at least £55m up front.
Lille have instead agreed a deal whereby the payment is spread over a number of years, allowing Arsenal to secure such a signing while also sticking to a more limited transfer budget this summer.
It is similarly understood that Pepe's wage demands are far lower, which was another issue causing Arsenal to stall on the Zaha deal.
The Ivorian winger ultimately presented a signing that offered far grater value.
Zaha's representatives are now seeking to secure a move elsewhere, with the player having made his desire to leave clear.
Everton are the likeliest destination.
The player is also interested in a move to Tottenham Hotspur, who have been made aware of the situation, but they do not currently want to make such a move.
Speaking with a Palace supporting mate at work, certainly not an ITK sort but someone who is a big fan and gets a lot of talk around the club, I dont think any of this about Zaha being desperate to leave is true at all.
I think he would like to leave, if it meant going up in the world and testing himself on a bigger stage. Playing at a level his ability demands.
However, I think he likes it at Palace too, where is the main man, golden boy, and generally adored. Also where he is close to home, given what a mummies boy he is.
I fully expect Palace to price him out of a move, and him to be just fine with it.
markysimmo
Johnny nice-tits
Because they are paying Lille £1 a week for him over 467 years
They have turned into us
glasgowspur
Dimitar Berbatov
Like buying that leather jacket from little woods catalogue at 38p a week for however many weeks when you were 17.
Legohamster
Cecil Poynton
His comments completely fudged him up.
Chelsea/spurs won’t touch him now
United won’t
Arsenal currently Won’t pay
Leaves city to sit on bench or overseas
K.D.D.D.D.Soc
Les Ferdinand
Bet you're still wearing it when you go down the Barrowland
glasgowspur
Dimitar Berbatov
Ah the barrowlands, crap lager, tarts, a punch up and maybe even some decent music.
The simple pleasures of a misspent youth now alas long since gone, sigh.
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Luka Modric
What comments?
He hasnt been quoted as saying anything, not since he was interviewed in April before the end of the season.
Literally cannot find a single quote. Only comments/intentions attributed to him by staff writer types.
I know his brother was mouthing off about Arsenal, but I do genuinely question if that was on Zahas word.
Palace mate heard a rumour Chelsea want him next season and are willing to put a deal in place now ready for when their ban ends. Pinch of salt and all that, but honestly they buy so many mercenaries I doubt the "wont touch him now" idea holds any water at all.
Similarly us. If we thought there was value to be had Im sure we would go for it, we have long standing interest that wont disappear over night because his brother made comments about Arsenal IMO. With us its the £££ equation that kills it. That and the idea we could maybe get better with our new status.
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Luka Modric
Everton issue Zaha statement
Everton have confirmed they have not made a second offer for Wilfried Zaha - and have ended their interest in the Crystal Palace winger.
Everton made a £52m bid for Arsenal target Zaha over the weekend with Crystal Palace rejecting the offer outright.
Reports emerged on Monday that a second £55m offer had been made with Everton including Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy in the deal.
But the Toffees have issued a statement on the proposed transfer.
“Everton Football Club categorically denies that a bid has been submitted to Crystal Palace for Wilfried Zaha that included an increased sum plus Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy,” it read.
“Everton and Crystal Palace have a very good relationship. A bid was made over the weekend which was turned down. Both clubs agreed that was the end of the matter.”
Everton have confirmed they have not made a second offer for Wilfried Zaha - and have ended their interest in the Crystal Palace winger.
Everton made a £52m bid for Arsenal target Zaha over the weekend with Crystal Palace rejecting the offer outright.
Reports emerged on Monday that a second £55m offer had been made with Everton including Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy in the deal.
But the Toffees have issued a statement on the proposed transfer.
“Everton Football Club categorically denies that a bid has been submitted to Crystal Palace for Wilfried Zaha that included an increased sum plus Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy,” it read.
“Everton and Crystal Palace have a very good relationship. A bid was made over the weekend which was turned down. Both clubs agreed that was the end of the matter.”
alekaras
The ITK of IDK
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Is he defensively strong enough for RB?
Gazza
Nick Barmby
Wouldn't be happy with this calibre of player end of
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Luka Modric
When did he do this?
Shortly after Arsenals initial bid was made public - via a statement released by his brother.
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Luka Modric
When he was at afcon and his brother was mouthing off?
Not exactly convinced Zaha knew anything about that.
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Luka Modric
Genuinely not trying to be argumentative, seen a lot from a palace mate recently to suggest Zaha is not the mastermind behind his career.
I also think back to when he was unsettled before, he spoke out (and sulked!) himself.
This time he's not said a thing.
He has also been credited with interest in going to Everton. I don't know, neither really ring true for me, seem more like entourage getting above themselves imo
I also think back to when he was unsettled before, he spoke out (and sulked!) himself.
This time he's not said a thing.
He has also been credited with interest in going to Everton. I don't know, neither really ring true for me, seem more like entourage getting above themselves imo