Crystal Palace ‘prepared’ for transfer bid as Wilfried Zaha update emerges

Patrick Vieira and Crystal Palace are gearing up for the second half of the Premier League season, as the January transfer window opens its doors. What potential deals could be made by the Palace hierarchy?

The Eagles have maintained their interest in a French right back who currently plays for Galatasaray in the Turkish top division. According to reports, Palace are willing to play around £14 million for the 22-year-old.

Elsewhere, a Palace icon is reportedly attracting the attention of Chelsea, who may be interested in bringing him to Stamford Bridge. Despite this, Vieira is ‘confident’ that he will stay put at Selhurst Park.

Palace ‘prepared’ to make £14 million bid for Sacha Boey

Sacha Boey is a target of Crystal Palace, according to Turkish outlet Star. In an effort to bring the coveted defender to the club, Palace are reportedly willing to pay a price of approximately £14 million.

The Eagles are in the hunt for a right back in the winter window. They have recently been linked with Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka - whether they will opt to sign their former player or seek out new blood remains to be seen.

Boey has made 14 league appearances for Galatasaray this season, scoring no goals - he has, however, notched up a pair of assists. Additionally, Palace aren’t the only club who are interested in signing the Frenchman - the Star article also mentions that clubs in Germany are keen on snapping him up.

Chelsea reportedly interested in Wilfried Zaha

According to Ben Jacobs on Si and Dan Talk, Chelsea could be interested in signing Wilfried Zaha in January to help beef up their attacking options. The 30-year-old’s contract expires in the summer, but Patrick Vieira is “confident” they can keep the Eagles legend at the club.

Jacobs wrote: “Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha is still one to watch, too. It also wouldn’t surprise me if Chelsea explore a loan rather than necessarily only permanent deals.”

Zaha has now spent over 11 seasons as a senior player at Palace. In that time, he has scored 80 goals in all competitions. This season, he has scored six goals and registered two assists in 15 Premier League appearances for the Eagles.