OPINION
Tottenham must move now to secure transfer target Wilfried Zaha, as the winger has declined a lucrative new contract at Premier League Crystal Palace worth £120,000-per-week, according to the Sun.
The English newspaper reports on their website that the electric winger is wanted by Tottenham, but will face competition from Everton and Borussia Dortmund to sign him.
Zaha, 25, signed a five-year deal 15 months ago thought to be worth £100,000-per-week, yet now Roy Hodgson’s outfit are so desperate to hold onto him they are willing to increase his wages by £20,000-per-week.
It is understood that the dazzling attacker, who is known for his mesmeric ball skills, declined the new contract due to his desire to test his hand at a ‘big club’ again, after seeing his first attempt end it tatters at Manchester United, and the time is now for Spurs to mount a serious challenge to sign the forward.
Palace has slapped a jaw-dropping £70million price-tag on the forward’s head, in an attempt to scare off any potential buyers, but this must not intimidate Daniel Levy.
Primary competition Everton are unlikely to be able to afford that massive sum, whereas Tottenham would be able to find the funds.
Pochettino must take advantage of Zaha’s precarious situation, and attempt to lure the tricky winger into forcing a move through at Selhurst Park.
Daniel Levy, being Daniel Levy, would more than likely be able to negotiate a cheaper deal for the former Manchester United star, and he absolutely must act now where the freshness of the contract decline could be a major factor.