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Everton enter race for £70million Wilfried Zaha but face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham

Zaha has rejected a new deal at Selhurst Park and Toffees boss Marco Silva is desperate to take Ivory Coast star up to Goodison Park

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EVERTON have joined Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund in the race to land Wilfried Zaha, according to reports.

claim new Toffees boss Marco Silva is a huge admirer of the Crystal Palace winger, and taking him to Goodison Park would be seen as a huge statement of intent.

 Everton have entered the race to land Wilfried Zaha
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Everton have entered the race to land Wilfried ZahaCredit: REUTERS
 Roy Hodgson faces a struggle to keep Zaha at Selhurst
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Roy Hodgson faces a struggle to keep Zaha at SelhurstCredit: Alamy Live News

But SunSport revealed yesterday the Bundesliga giants are keen on the 25-year-old, who has rejected a new £125,000-a-week contract at Selhurst Park.

Spurs are long-term admirers of the Ivory Coast international but have so far not been prepared to meet Palace’s £70million valuation.

The price tag could also put off Everton, who are looking to offload players to raise funds to strengthen the squad.

Former Palace winger Yannick Bolasie could be sold to help fund a tilt at Zaha if he decides to leave South London this summer.


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 Marco Silva has taken pre-season training at Everton and wants to add Wilfried Zaha to his ranks
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Marco Silva has taken pre-season training at Everton and wants to add Wilfried Zaha to his ranksCredit: Getty - Contributor
 New Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre also wants Wilfried Zaha
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New Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre also wants Wilfried ZahaCredit: Getty - Contributor
Crystal Palace 3-2 Brighton: Wilfried Zaha double secures vital win in battle to beat the drop

Bolasie is currently in Austria with the rest of the Toffees squad for their week-long training camp but has been linked with a move to Turkish side Fenerbache.

Everton are set for talks with Ademola Lookman, who is being chased by RB Leipzig after impressing during his loan spell last season.

Leipzig chief Ralf Rangnick claims the former Charlton kid is keen on continuing his career in Germany.

But Silva and director of football Marcel Brands have earmarked Lookman as an integral part of the club’s future and are desperate for him to stay.

Meanwhile, Henry Onyekuru departed Goodison Park this week to join Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal.

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