Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have reportedly made their move to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in the summer transfer window.
Arsenal make contact to sign Wilfried Zaha
90min have reported that Arsenal are interested in signing former Manchester United winger Zaha.
The 30-year-old is out of contract at Palace at the end of the season.
The Gunners have reportedly made contact regarding a potential move, but the North London club see Zaha as a potential back-up option if they fail to sign their main targets, which include Raphinha and Ferran Torres.
90min have added that “the Gunners are doing their due diligence on the Ivorian and know he is someone who could easily slot in straight away”.
HITC Verdict: Immediate impact
In our opinion, Wilfried Zaha would be able to make an immediate impact at Arsenal and would make Mikel Arteta’s side better.
Yes, Zaha is 30 now, but we know that he is at the top of his game.
The chance to play for Arsenal, compete for the Premier League title and turn out in the UEFA Champions League would be hugely appealing to the winger.
Moreover, he would come to the Emirates Stadium as a free agent.
Yes, Zaha would have high wage, but he is someone that Arsenal could rely upon to hit the ground running.
We believe that the winger, described as “absolutely devastating” by former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell on The Highbury Squad podcast in August 2022, would be a very good and smart signing for the Gunners.
The Palace no. 11 has scored seven goals and given two assists in 25 Premier League matches this season.
The winger has scored 68 goals and created 47 big chances in 303 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
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