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Arsenal submit Wilfried Zaha bid as his brother pleads with Crystal Palace to let him leave

Arsenal have submitted an opening bid for Wilfried Zaha. David Ornstein has revealed on Twitter that the Gunners are not offering any players in exchange and are likely to have the bid rejected as the Eagles remain keen on pricing Arsenal out of the deal and continue to demand a hefty transfer fee.

The situation is expected to become ugly as the player grows increasing drawn to making a switch this summer. Meanwhile, Zaha's brother has pleaded with Crystal Palace to let the player join the Gunners and realize his dream. He said:

“Wilfried will always hold Crystal Palace and their fans in the highest regard and all the support they have given means the world to him. It is my brother’s dream, though, to play for Arsenal.

“Given all that Wilfried has given to Crystal Palace to help them remain a Premier League club, I hope Palace will be able to see their way to agreeing a deal with Arsenal that allows Wilfried to realise his dream of playing European football for the club he has supported since childhood.”

The Eagles want an amount in the ballpark of £80 million.

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