Arsene Wenger talks about Cavani and Zaha deals

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he is interested in signing Crystal Palace superstar Wilfried Zaha but that no bid has been made for the winger.

Manchester United chief-executive David Gill had declared on Wednesday that the club were interested in signing Zaha, but that a contract wouldn’t be accomplished until the summer.

And now Arsenal has also joined the race for the England international, announcing that even though the club are interested, no bid has been submitted so far.

“We’re looking at Zaha but there’s no bid,” Wenger said. “Whenever you call about any player, Man United or [AC] Milan are also interested. The truth is it’s difficult.”

Arsenal have also become the favourites to sign Napoli’s Edinson Cavani during the January transfer window, and Wenger has admitted to his adoration for the Uruguayan but confessed his assessment might be beyond the club’s financial capacity.

“Cavani is a player that I like,” the Arsenal manager added. “What is for sure is that he costs a lot of money. Our banker lives nearby, he’s ready if we need him.

“Prices go up at the start of the window but mostly go down in last week. 90 percent of activity happens in the last week.”