Crystal Palace is currently in talks to bring back Wilfried Zaha to the team, but former chairman Simon Jordan has some reservations about the potential move. Zaha left Crystal Palace just over a year ago to play in Turkey, but talks are now ongoing for his return.
Simon Jordan expressed concerns about the financial implications of bringing Zaha back on a loan deal. He highlighted the significant transfer fees received for players like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, questioning whether a loan move for Zaha would be the best use of resources. Jordan emphasized the need for Palace to reinvest any potential transfer fees into strengthening the squad with permanent signings.
While discussions are still ongoing for a loan deal, it has been reported that Galatasaray has set a price of £9m for Crystal Palace to sign Zaha permanently. This raises the question of whether the Eagles would be willing to pay that amount for the player or if they would prefer a loan agreement instead.
If Wilfried Zaha does return to Crystal Palace, he may not be guaranteed a starting position due to the presence of other talented players like Eze, Ismaila Sarr, and Daichi Kamada in the team. The dynamics of the squad have changed significantly since Zaha’s departure, and his return could bring both benefits and challenges for the team moving forward.