Arsenal Transfer News: Former Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce suggests Arsenal to pay and not ‘fool around’ to capture Wilfried Zaha.
Arsenal are negotiating with Crystal Palace for the services of Wilfried Zaha, as the Gunners seek to bolster their squad this summer, after facing a humiliating campaign in the Premier league.
However, the negotiations between both the clubs are stalled presently, since the North London club is finding it difficult to meet the demands of Crystal Palace. Even though, Zaha has expressed his desire to join Unai Emery’s side.
Seeing all the chaos, Crystal Palace’s former boss in conversation with talkSPORT has advised Arsenal to stop fooling around and instead pay for the services of Wilfried Zaha.
“If Manchester United are having to pay £90m for a centre-half, which is what they’ve been quoted for [Harry] Maguire, then this £70/80m price tag being put on Zaha is well worth it in light of the market we’re operating in today.
“Wilfried is proven at this level and he’d be a massive success at Arsenal. He’s ready, but Arsenal need to stop messing around like they are the minute.”
“Wilfried is in his prime – there’s not too many players like him about. Steve [Parish] won’t like me saying this, because I’ve got a lot of respect for the man and for what he’s done for Crystal Palace, but if Wilf doesn’t leave very shortly then he never will.”
“He’s ready now to move on now, so Arsenal just need to get the deal done.” he further said.
Arsenal have been impressed by the Ivorian International’s exploits with the Eagles, after he netted 35 goals across 180 appearances, while 21 assists have been registered across the last two seasons in Premier League competition.
The North London club’s other targets include Celtic’s young full-back Kieran Tierney and Real Madrid starlet Dani Ceballos, expected to join on loan to strengthen the Gunners’ midfield options.
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