Manchester United eye Crystal Palace hotshot Wilfried Zaha

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is planning to blow away his rivals with a bid for Crystal Palace sensation Wilfried Zaha.

United will offer “what it takes” to see off Tottenham and Arsenal in the January window which includes handing Zaha’s better terms to come to Old Trafford.

The 20-year-old is the Championship’s hottest property, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham also reported suitors.

Zaha has already stated his desire to play in the top flight, having made more than 100 Championship appearances.

“I’m not a teenager any more,” he said. “I’ve played more than 100 first-team games and this year is crucial to develop my football career. I want to establish myself in the Premier League and in international football.”

Zaha is seen as the ideal replacement for Nani who is in a contract dispute and may be on his way out, creating a gap in the United squad.

While Palace would like to keep him for their promotion push, the auction could reach a level where they cannot refuse.

Source: ESPN