Crystal Palace head coach Roy Hodgson has, on Friday, provided an update on the future of talisman Wilfried Zaha.
The future of wide-man Zaha, of course, has long been up in the air.
This comes with the Ivorian’s terms at long-time club Palace due to come to a close upon the conclusion of the campaign.
It is widely understood that the powers that be at Selhurst Park have already tabled a lucrative contract renewal offer to the club’s star man.
Zaha, however, is yet to provide a definitive response, culminating in suggestions that the explosive wide-man’s time in south London could finally be in line to come to an end in 2023.
To this point, rival Premier League clubs have been most frequently tipped as destinations for Zaha, with capital pair Arsenal and Chelsea both long-term admirers.
Bournemouth, UK. 31st Dec, 2022; Vitality Stadium, Boscombe, Dorset, England: Premier League Football, AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace; Wilfried Zaha applauds Crystal Palace fans (Alamy Stock Photo)
This comes with Palace still hopeful of Zaha changing his mind, amid ongoing contract talks.
“The club has had talks with Zaha over a new deal. Those talks will continue,” Hodgson began.
“I have no idea what the outcome will be. All I can hope for is you’ll be able to see him playing for Crystal Palace next season.”
Hodgson on Wilfried Zaha’s contract set to expire in June: “The club has had talks with Zaha over new deal, those talks will continue”. 🔵🔴🦅 #CPFC
“I have no idea what the outcome will be. All I can hope for is you’ll be able to see him playing for Crystal Palace next season”. pic.twitter.com/ToyGSaz1b8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 19, 2023
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