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Wilfried Zaha 'still undecided on Crystal Palace future'

By Ben Sully | 30 June 2023

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is reportedly yet to make a decision over his future and is now set to become a free agent on July 1.

Wilfried Zaha is reportedly yet to make a decision on his future despite entering the final 24 hours of his Crystal Palace contract.

Zaha is regarded as a club legend at Selhurst Park after scoring 90 goals and providing 76 assists in 458 appearances.

However, Zaha may have played his final game for the Eagles, with the forward set to become a free agent on July 1.

Palace are keen to tie Zaha down to a long-term contract, and they have tabled a lucrative offer believed to be worth £200,000 a week.

According to the Daily Mail, the 30-year-old is still undecided over his future, and he is currently weighing up his options.

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha walks off after sustaining an injury on April 1, 2023 © Reuters

Palace's contract offer expires at midnight on July 1, but he is unlikely to agree a new deal before the deadline.

However, there is still hope for the Eagles, who remain in regular dialogue with the Ivory Coast international.

Palace are determined to give Zaha every chance to put pen to paper on a new deal, and there is a possibility that they could re-sign him as a free agent.

The opportunity to sign the striker on a free transfer has caught the attention of a number of clubs across the globe.

Lazio are among those to have shown an interest, but the Italian side are not expected to match Palace's contract proposal.

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha in action with Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile on January 15, 2023 © Reuters

However, after finishing in second place in Serie A, they could offer Zaha the chance to play Champions League football next season.

The Ivorian has never participated in UEFA competition, and his desire to compete in the Champions League will factor into his final decision.

Turkish giants Fenerbahce have also been linked, but they missed out on Champions League qualification and would only be able to offer Europa Conference League football.

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr is another option on the table, and they would have the financial power to significantly better Palace's offer.

A recent report claimed that Al-Nassr are set to hold further talks with the player's representatives over a potential move.