Report: Chelsea now looking to sign 30-year-old attacker this summer, he’s lost his last 12 against the Blues

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Reports have claimed that Chelsea are now looking at signing Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha this summer.

According to The Guardian, the Blues are looking to make the most of the 30-year-old’s expiring contract and sign him on a free transfer.

Zaha is in the last year of his deal after numerous seasons with the Eagles, however it is set to be another window where it looks like he may be on the move.

Big clubs, including Chelsea, have previously been linked with a move for the Ivory Coast international, however he has never been granted his desired move.

He now has the opportunity to run down his contract, despite a highly attractive offer coming in to keep him at Selhurst Park.

Now though, a number of elite sides will be taking note that they will not have to pay a transfer fee if they want to acquire the winger at the end of the season.

Chelsea interested in Zaha

It may be recommended for Chelsea to wait and see who will be the next permanent manager before engaging in any real transfer sagas.

Mauricio Pochettino is currently the favourite for the job, after impressing in recent meetings and interviews with the club.

After hesitation that his Tottenham links may be a negative factor, Todd Boehly has reportedly been impressed by the reaction of the supporters over his potential employment.

However, an abundance of attacking options should see the Argentine be allowed to come in first and assess his current first team squad, before having it added to.

It is also uncertain whether the recent return of Roy Hodgson to Palace may see Zaha change his mind and commit his future to them.