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Wilfried Zaha: Red Bull Leipzig ready for tug of war with Tottenham and Inter Milan over Palace winger

Zaha could be tempted at the prospect of Champions League football with fast-emerging German side

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WILFRIED ZAHA is a target for Bundesliga big-shots RB Leipzig.

Crystal Palace winger Zaha, is wanted by the team who have shaken up German football.

 Wilfried Zaha fires Palace in front at WBA
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Wilfried Zaha fires Palace in front at WBACredit: Reuters

Leipzig are ready to bring in more star names this summer and will compete with Spurs and Inter Milan in a £30million deal for the former Manchester United ace, 24.


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They have been making regular checks on top players in England after swooping for Oliver Burke from Nottingham Forest last summer.
Zaha could be tempted by Champions League football with Leipzig should Palace fail to beat the drop this term.

Spurs have been tracking his progress at Selhurst Park and Inter are also preparing to launch a bid at the end of the season.

Mauricio Pochettino has long been a fan of the Ivory Coast international, and had a £12million bid rejected last year.

 Smiles all round for fleet-footed winger wanted by RB Leipzig
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Smiles all round for fleet-footed winger wanted by RB LeipzigCredit: Getty Images
 Zaha takes off against WBA's Craig Dawson
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Zaha takes off against WBA's Craig DawsonCredit: Reuters
 Mauricio Pochettino is also interested in Zaha
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Mauricio Pochettino is also interested in ZahaCredit: Reuters

There were rumours Zaha could make the switch to White Hart Lane in the January transfer window, but Premier League strugglers Palace managed to keep hold of their star man.

He played a key part in the Ivory Coast's African Cup of Nations campaign, and the Palace faithful will be hoping he can continue to help drag the Eagles away from the relegation zone.

But the prospect of Champions League football could be too much for Zaha to turn down in the summer, tempting Palace to cash in on their prize asset.

 

 

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