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Wilfried Zaha bids emotional farewell to Crystal Palace fans

Wilfried Zaha has now said an emotional farewell to Crystal Palace fans after agreeing to join Galatasaray as a free agent.

Zaha headed to Istanbul on Sunday to complete his move to the Turkish giants, with whom he is expected to pen a three-year contract after rejecting fresh terms at Selhurst Park and rival interest from the likes of Lazio, Al-Nassr and Galatasaray’s biggest rivals, Fenerbahce.

Taking to Instagram, the former Eagles talisman wrote: “A message to Palace fans. As I start a new chapter I want to speak to you Palace fans who mean so much to me.

“We have been through so much together, including 10 years in the Prem. There are loads of amazing memories that will stay in my head forever and also some really tough times along the way, but I’m so proud to have played my part in getting us to the Prem and helping to keep us there.

“I’ve been wearing the Palace shirt since I was 8 years old, it’s literally been my second skin and I always gave EVERYTHING when I wore it.

“You have all seen me angry and frustrated, but you’ve also seen my hunger and passion and the joy that I take from winning, and I hope that is the memory that lives on in the minds of Palace fans.

“I grew up two roads away from the bright lights and loud crowds of Selhurst Park, having no idea that I would be at the centre of it all one day, and have the amazing journey I’ve had with this amazing club.

“So I would say to my 8 year old self, dream BIG and only you can kill your dream.

“I want to thank Steve Parish, all of my teammates, coaches and the entire Palace fanbase for always believing in me and encouraging me to get to where I am today. I have been blessed to play in front of you and call you family from the day you accepted me. From the bottom of my heart, I’m forever grateful. Wilf.”

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Tottenham ‘told to sell Harry Kane’ if new deal not signed

Another apparent update in the Harry Kane saga this morning.

The Telegraph report that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been told by owner Joe Lewis to sell the England captain this summer if he does not agree a lucrative new contract in north London.

Spurs have already presented Kane with a huge proposal said to be worth an eye-watering £400,000 a week, with the player having now entered the final 12 months of his current deal.

It is suggested this latest reported twist could place Manchester United back on alert over Kane, while it also potentially boosts Bayern Munich, who have so far seen two bids for the 29-year-old rejected in this window.

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Chelsea close to signing Elye Wahi

Michael Olise is not the only player currently in Chelsea’s sights it would appear.

The Blues have also been heavily linked in recent days with Montpellier’s talented young striker Elye Wahi.

Fabrizio Romano now claims that a deal for the 20-year-old is in its advanced stages, with fresh talks to be held this week.

Chelsea are apparently pushing hard to get the move over the line amid new unspecified rival interest and plan to loan out Wahi initially, likely to new partner club Strasbourg.

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Man United set to make Rasmus Hojlund bid

Manchester United are finally set to make their move for Rasmus Hojlund it seems.

The Denmark striker, 20, has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford after a breakout season in Serie A with Atalanta that saw him earn favourable early comparisons to a certain Erling Haaland.

United have turned their attentions to a new striker after signing Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan to replace the departed David de Gea, with Hojlund top of their wishlist.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, United will submit their opening bid for the player this week after agreeing personal terms.

PSG are also believed to be trying to agree a deal for Hojlund, who wants to move to Manchester at this stage.

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Chelsea launch bid to sign Michael Olise

Chelsea have launched a bid to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, reports claim.

The former Reading winger, who began his football career in the Chelsea academy, is currently sidelined with a hamstring tear sustained while playing for the France Under-21s last month.

However, that issue is clearly not putting off Chelsea, with French outlet RMC Sport claiming that they have tabled a proposal worth £39m to sign Olise.

It is reported that the 21-year-old has a release clause in his current Palace contract worth around £35m and has been “seduced” by the project that Mauricio Pochettino is building at Stamford Bridge.

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Arsenal ‘ponder Kylian Mbappe swap deal’

Arsenal may have entered the race to sign Kylian Mbappe.

The France superstar is currently engaged in a bitter feud with Paris Saint-Germain, whom will try to sell him this summer in a bid to avoid losing one of football’s brightest stars for nothing when his contract expires next year.

Long-term suitors Real Madrid and Liverpool have been linked with Mbappe along with clubs in Saudi Arabia, though Football Transfers claim that Arsenal are also considering a possible move.

They say that the Gunners are keeping a close eye on the situation and could even use Gabriel Martinelli as a makeweight to sign the 24-year-old, potentially in January.