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Report: Wilfried Zaha could submit transfer request at Crystal Palace to force Chelsea move

Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha in action during a Pre-Season Friendly match between Oxford United and Crystal Palce at Kassam Stadium on July...
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Wilfried Zaha wants to join Chelsea and could even submit a transfer request at Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha in action during a Pre-Season Friendly match between Oxford United and Crystal Palce at Kassam Stadium on July 21, 2018 in Oxford, England.

Wilfried Zaha is determined to leave Crystal Palace this summer and join Chelsea and the Mirror reports the forward is willing to submit a transfer request to make that happen.

The Eagles have said they will only accept a huge offer for Zaha, but the Ivory Coast international does not want this stance to stop him making the move to Stamford Bridge.

The 25-year-old has already rejected the offer of an improved contract at Palace, which would have seen his wages increase from £100,000-a-week to £125,000-a-week.

Yet despite being settled at Selhurst Park, Zaha wants to join one of the Premier League’s big clubs once again after a failed spell at Manchester United.

Richarlison of Everton during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Blackburn Rovers and Everton at Ewood Park on July 26, 2018 in Blackburn, England.

Everton had also shown interest but have since signed Richarlison from Watford instead, while Tottenham Hotspur have decided to focus their attention on landing Jack Grealish from Aston Villa.

It leaves the Blues as the only realistic suitors for Zaha and the attacker will be hoping a deal is completed before the August 9 deadline.

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace in action with Liam Kelly (L) and David Meyler (R) of Reading during the Pre-Season Friendly between Reading and Crystal Palace at Madejski Stadium on July...