I would be disappointed if we sign him, the money we save is more important than having Wilf, as long as it is re invested

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

For me, I agree with Arsenal. I did say possibly not Arsenal when I referenced the top 6.
Chelsea would take him in a heartbeat, especially given they are selling Pulisic so are short of options on that side.
Man U - they don't currently have a number 9, so I would assume Rashford will play through the middle. That's also where he has said he wants to play. Garnacho is a prospect but nowhere near Zaha level yet. Wilf would play.
Spurs - Son has had a shocking season, Wilf would have played in front of the Son of 2022/23 season. Who knows if Son will come back.
Newcastle - I don't get the hype with ASM. They don't even want him. I've got Geordie supporting mates who don't rate him because his end product is weak. I personally think Wilf would thrive in that Newcastle team and hugely outshine ASM.

I personally don't agree that Wilf gives the ball away too much, I think that's a cheap assessment of his game. Wilf, along with other flair players, will often try things that others can't. As a result is more likely to lose the ball, but if he gets it right could result in 1 or 3 points for the team. He only has to get it right once, doesn't matter too much how many times he gets it wrong because the team is built to allow for that.

I appreciate people have different opinions, that's football and that's why we love it. For me, Wilf is the greatest player to pull on the red and blue and it would be a real shame to see him leave. Then again, I was sad when Speroni hung the gloves up and that probably happened 4 seasons too late!

Edited by SurbsEagle (06 Jul 2023 3.53pm)

No idea if somethings happened or just blind optimism but the Fenerbahçe fans are having a mass party on Twitter at the moment like he's confirmed

Red & Blue since 73'

Forget its Wilf, He is a 30 year old, possibly injury prone past his best, free agent, similar to Willian, would any body be happy if we signed him on a 4 year contract, on say 130k a week, everyone would think we had lost the plot, and dont say Zaha is better than Willian, because he wasn't.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

aye

Unlike others I’m surprised that the top 6 don’t appear to be interested in Zaha and I may have to sadly re-appraise my ability to judge a player from positive to negative.
There’s no transfer fee involved and I don’t think the top 6 would baulk at his wages.

While Zaha may now be on the wane I don’t believe he’ll fall off a cliff and his Premier League record can be scrutinised favourably against the likes of Sancho, Antony, Pulisic, Zyech, Richarlison, Nunes, Trossard and Havertz who have all featured heavily for top 6 clubs.

He’s not a Mane or Salah in terms of his goals, but is versatile and can play anywhere across a front 3, or in a 451 or a 442.
He’s often name checked by Guardiola and Klopp as a threat when we face their respective teams.
I know there are weaknesses in Zaha’s game in relation to areas such as heading and decision making but his strengths more than compensate for these in my view.
I’m not his agent, just a long term fan who has appreciated his huge contribution to the club.

In fact there is a part of me that wished he had joined Man City a few years ago as I believe Pep could have improved him as a player as he has done with so many others.