Wilfried Zaha

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Spurs really trying to push on for 4th. Arsenal need to have something up their sleeve this window.
 
Got a Palace blog to do a write up on him for us today, really rates him:

United fans will have already seen him up close when he impressed during the Carling Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford last season, in fact that was one of the first big steps we’d seen him take. He was doing well against Championship defences but we wondered how he’d do against a top fight one. In reflection, he nailed it.

And since then he’s got better and better. His work rate has increased; he now tracks back and works harder off the ball, he’s bulked up to the point where defenders bounce off him, and his decision making has improved massively, resulting in more goals and assists.
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http://thebusbyway.com/2013/01/07/the-low-down-on-wilfried-zaha/
 
CLK_FPC said:
Got a Palace blog to do a write up on him for us today, really rates him:



http://thebusbyway.com/2013/01/07/the-low-down-on-wilfried-zaha/
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I was at that game and to be honest....he didn't impress me overly. He definitely didn't "nail it" the whole team played well but United were shockingly bad....absolutely awful in every way.

And to suggest he is worth £20million is just barmy. He's not even played in the Premier League for goodness sake....not even worth half that. Still got a lot of improving to do, his technique is a bit sketchy and I'm not convinced by his end product. If you look at Raheem Sterling who is so 2 years younger you can see the difference in maturity on the field. Personally I feel Ince is the better prospect partially as he is more productive in a lesser team.

Zaha reminds me of Obertan....got some raw attributes but the whole package doesn't quite add up.
 
The Wizard said:
I agree. There is clearly an issue with Nani in the mind of Sir Alex. It looks rock solid that we accepted a bid of £24M in the summer from Zenith? Fergie wouldn't do that for nothing. This also came AFTER the deal for Lucas Moura broke down, so we were still clearly prepared to lose Nani anyway.

Fergie publicly crisicised Nani after the Everton game also, something he very very rarely does, then he was magically injured with a hamstring injury for over 4 months... and back again in time for the transfer window.

I don't think it takes much of a stretch to think Nani's days are numbered in a United jersey. I personally wouldn't like to see him go right now, with no cover, and I think Nani is a good player to have around, on form he can destroy an opponent better than any other winger in the team.
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I agree to be honest.

It's not that I think they should necessarily leave - but for me, if he wants to earn the money he seems to think he deserves the he needs to perform consistently at the level the likes of Rooney and RVP do.

I suspect something more may be going on behind the scenes, who knows.
 
Giggsforever said:
SAF actually said they was working on the contract and he would not allow Nani to go.
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We'll see I suppose. But he's not going to say anything else is he? They'll maintain that he's not for sale in public, even if he is.

I might be wrong and he might be there next season. But I wouldn't be overly surprised to see him moving on if a decent offer comes in
 
Rumour on twitter that Spurs have pulled out of the race, most likely because United have come in for him.
 
Erentz said:
Rumour on twitter that Spurs have pulled out of the race, most likely because United have come in for him.
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Ah internet - there are rumours that Spurs are interested, there are rumours that Spurs have pulled out of the race - and based on that we conclude that they have done so because United have come in for him. Which is also based on a rumour :)

Gotta love the internet
 
lysglimt said:
Ah internet - there are rumours that Spurs are interested, there are rumours that Spurs have pulled out of the race - and based on that we conclude that they have done so because United have come in for him. Which is also based on a rumour :)

Gotta love the internet
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It's on!
 
lysglimt said:
Ah internet - there are rumours that Spurs are interested, there are rumours that Spurs have pulled out of the race - and based on that we conclude that they have done so because United have come in for him. Which is also based on a rumour :)

Gotta love the internet
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It came from a journo called Alan Nixon, I find him to be quite good with transfers.

https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko
 
Who was the last player Spurs stopped trying to sign because we came in for him? One thing you cant fault them on is always trying to sign players
 
I read a couple of lines on rumours sites, written by Palace fans claiming that one or two of our young players are going on loan to their club; suggestive that perhaps Zaha is going the other way?
 
Wouldn't be a bad move for him, but isn't he an Arsenal fan? Sure joining United would have been strange, but their local rivals? Mmmm.
 
I'm convinced our scouts are following the Arsenal scouts.

I recall the Smalling, Ramsey and Jones transfers where we jumped in when we heard Arsenal were after them..
 
Manchester United in prime position to land £12m-rated Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha

Manchester United’s path to signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha looks to be clear after Tottenham insisted they would not pursue the youngster.

It is believed United are now in prime position to seal a deal, with rival clubs dropping out of the race because, privately, they believe Sir Alex Ferguson has already secured the player.

Zaha has become one of the most sought after players outside the Premier League, his elevation to the higher level inevitable.

The main issue is when, not if, it will happen with Crystal Palace hoping to keep the £12 million-rated 20-year-old until the summer at least.

Spurs on Tuesday night moved to distance themselves from Zaha, but it is understood numerous Premier League clubs who were following his progress have taken a step back recently because they are sure he is United-bound.

Palace hoped if a deal was agreed this month, United would agree to loan them Zaha for the rest of the season.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...ted-Crystal-Palace-striker-Wilfried-Zaha.html
 
Reminds me of Valencia with the odd step-over thrown in. He's a big fecker for a winger.
 
Nate Dogg said:
I'm convinced our scouts are following the Arsenal scouts.

I recall the Smalling, Ramsey and Jones transfers where we jumped in when we heard Arsenal were after them..
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Yes, that's definitely what it is. It certainly wouldnt be the case that scouts from all the big clubs watch a lot of the same players.
 
Watching that video, looks a lot like Young. Right footed, moderately tricky and quick but not terrifyingly so.

Would really much prefer a left footed player. Been too long without a fast, left sided player in the team. (who isn't Evra)
 
If we did sign him I actually hope we don't loan him back, he could be an exciting option off the bench.
 
Looks very raw but he's obviously got some quality tricks and is super confident when running at players. Is more Nani than Young... and he clearly doesn't mind shooting with his weaker foot and unlike Valencia, he isn't predictable.. he'll chop and run down the middle if he has to, so that's a positive. To be honest this is uncharted territory, haven't seen enough of him but for all those clubs to be after him, if there's a grain of truth to it, lets hope he is as good as the hype suggests.
 
I'd be excited to see how he'd develop here. And someone up there said about him being like Valencia, they don't look even remotely similar players.
 
he's raw - that's what is so exciting about him making such a big step up. i think he'd thrive at United. he's like a car that is sitting on the production line awaiting its final coat of paint and for the leather upholstery to be fitted. you know what you're going to get when you put your foot down, it's just how much more comfortable can you make the ride and how much faster can you make it go with a few simple modifications.

there are big things in store for him, least of all his crossroads with England vs Ivory Coast, of which i firmly hope he chooses the former (of course!).
 
Comsmit said:
I was at that game and to be honest....he didn't impress me overly. He definitely didn't "nail it" the whole team played well but United were shockingly bad....absolutely awful in every way.

And to suggest he is worth £20million is just barmy. He's not even played in the Premier League for goodness sake....not even worth half that. Still got a lot of improving to do, his technique is a bit sketchy and I'm not convinced by his end product. If you look at Raheem Sterling who is so 2 years younger you can see the difference in maturity on the field. Personally I feel Ince is the better prospect partially as he is more productive in a lesser team.

Zaha reminds me of Obertan....got some raw attributes but the whole package doesn't quite add up.
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The comparison with Sterling is interesting. I honestly can't see much to his game other than pace.
Many wingers been his position down the years, young, quick, English...SWP, Aaron Lennon, Downing, Johnson...but not really much to their game.
Zaha has, from what I have seen, more to his game than Sterling - pace, power, trickery and a better goals return.
Yes he has all shown this in the Champ while Sterling been playing PL, which is a massive factor, so it will be interesting to see how WZ gets on in the PL.
 
Sterling to me looks the one exception to the recent English winger trend, in that he has an eye for a pass and looks to be quite good in front of goal.
 
paceme said:
It's worrying that he looks so raw after playing more than 100 games for palace
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Maybe those clips are more from last season? he looked more powerful and less gangly here.

 
100 said:
Sterling to me looks the one exception to the recent English winger trend, in that he has an eye for a pass and looks to be quite good in front of goal.
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He reminds me of Sean Wright Phillips, don't get the fuss at all.
 
The lovechild of Welbeck and saha? I just get the feeling he will be a successful signing and not a John Bostock under the right guidance so hopefully the telegraph are right!!
 
I don't see how he relates to Bostock. Bostock was a highly rated youth player who just wasn't good enough for the Premier League. He had a a good long shot and was athletic, but was nothing special at all as a footballer. He got hyped due to Barca apparently being interested when he was 14. But he hardly played for Palace and certainly wasn't a stand out player for them. He then was crap when on loan at other league clubs. Zaha, on the other hand, has proven his talent at a professional level for over a year. One was a youth football prospect and the other is an established exciting young talent at senior level.
 
Ringo 07 said:
The lovechild of Welbeck and saha? I just get the feeling he will be a successful signing and not a John Bostock under the right guidance so hopefully the telegraph are right!!
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I don't personally have an opinion on his ability, but it seems people seem to think he has the raw ingredients to become a great player.
 
Comsmit said:
I was at that game and to be honest....he didn't impress me overly. He definitely didn't "nail it" the whole team played well but United were shockingly bad....absolutely awful in every way.
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Harsh. As a championship winger his age playing at Old Trafford, you'll do well to ever find a performance as impressive...
 
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