Wilfried Zaha lined up for shock Premier League transfer return after just 12 months

WILFRIED ZAHA could be making a shock return to the Premier League.

The 31-year-old left Crystal Palace in the summer to join Turkish giants Galatasaray.

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Zaha played in all six of Galatasaray’s Champions League games this season

And after just six months in Istanbul, rumours are swirling of the tricky winger returning to English football at the end of the season.

According to talkSPORT, Zaha is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

The Ivorian was reportedly being courted by both West Ham and Aston Villa in January, but was reluctant to leave the Turkey after just half a season.

However, it is understood that Zaha would be open to a return to the Premier League this summer after spending a full 12 months on the books at Galatasaray.

Since making his move to the now Europa League outfit, Zaha has netted ten times and registered five assists in all competitions.

The former Manchester United and Palace man had previously made over 300 Premier League appearances.

A move to Aston Villa would see Zaha play under Unai Emery, who had previously been interested in signing the star when he was in charge of Arsenal back in 2019.

The Gunners ultimately splashed £72million on Nicolas Pepe instead who is also now plying his trade in Turkey after he left North London for Trabzonspor on a free transfer this summer.

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West Ham on the other hand are crying out for depth in attack and Zaha would provide an option that could play in any of the front three positions for David Moyes.

Despite impressing for Galatasaray, Zaha was left out of the Ivory Coast squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 31-time international didn’t have a place in the squad and had to watch on as his nation won the tournament despite sacking their manager after a below par group stage showing.

   

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