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Luke Thrower

Arsenal and Chelsea embroiled in Wilfried Zaha transfer race as 'contact made' for free deal

Arsenal and Chelsea face a battle to land Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha on a free transfer this summer, if recent reports are to be believed. The forward is approaching the final few weeks of his contract with the Eagles, with his future at the club still uncertain at this stage.

The 30-year-old has been something of a club legend for Palace, rising through their youth academy before he made the switch to Manchester United. That move didn't work out though and his return in 2015 has seen Zaha at the club ever since, despite plenty of links to other teams over the years.

The impact the Ivory Coast international has left on the London outfit has been clear as a mural was displayed at Selhurst Park before the final game of the season. "I wouldn't be here without everyone here," Zaha told the club website. "I appreciate the love, and it feels amazing to be appreciated and get this [mural] at the place that I call home. Thank you everyone."

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