5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes

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#1 Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace)

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Wilfried Zaha in action against Championship side Reading during a pre-season friendly

Last but not least, Wilfried Zaha. Ever since his £15m move to Manchester United in 2013 drastically fizzled out, the Ivory Coast winger has always shown the potential to play for a top side once again, when granted an extended opportunity to.

Crystal Palace, where he quickly made a name for himself, provided him the platform to do so.

He was already loved by supporters in south London and established himself as a key player during his loan spell there, so it appeared obvious they would go back and approach the Red Devils to complete a permanent deal.

Although there are still questions over his consistency and decision-making in the final third, he's one of the best players that are not currently playing for a top Premier League side in England today. That is soon to change. He rejected the offer of an improved deal last month and has reportedly told team-mates that he wants to leave, to be granted a second chance at a top side.

London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea have both been linked, though neither are particularly close to agreeing a deal yet.

Spurs have had the 25-year-old on their radar for a few seasons now, given his blistering pace and ability to beat defenders.

He scored nine goals and created five assists in 29 league appearances last term, but it's increasingly likely that was his final season as a Palace player.

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