Everton make second bid of £55million plus Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha

EVERTON have made a second improved bid for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, according to reports.

Palace already turned down an opening bid of £55million for the Ivory Coast winger, before telling the Toffees that they can't have him at any price.

But that hasn't stopped Everton for going in again for the 26-year-old.

Another bid has been made with the same £55m price-tag - but striker Cenk Tosun and midfielder James McCarthy have also been offered in exchange.

Arsenal continue to be linked with Zaha, while Palace are believed to be holding out for more money.

As SunSport reported on Sunday night, Palace insisted a second bid would be pointless.

Palace, who have also turned down a £40m from Arsenal, are stressing – for the time being at least - Zaha is not available.

The South London club believe they would be unable to find a suitable replacement.

Palace had been ready to accept £80m for Zaha but, having sold Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Manchester United for £50m, they do not need the money.

Selhurst Park chairman Steve Parish reckons that the club will start the season with Zaha in the team.

Zaha was prepared to move to the North-West even though he had set his heart on a switch to Arsenal.

The 26-year-old has seemed determined to get a move away from his beloved Selhurst Park.

A year ago, he was hoping to land a move to Tottenham but that fell through as club chairman Daniel Levy did not have enough money.

After last season, Zaha claimed he was determined to land a move to a Champions League club - before then saying he wanted a transfer switch to his childhood team Arsenal - who will only be playing in the Europa League.