Wilfried Zaha has rejected a new contract at Crystal Palace and hopes that Tottenham Hotspur will pursue their interest in him.
The 25-year-old and his representative have been concerned by Roy Hodgson, the Palace manager, publicly admitting that there is little money to spend on players and that the team’s aim this season is simply survival.
Zaha, who has also attracted interest from Everton, was offered a deal worth about £120,000 a week, which would make him the club’s joint-top earner with Christian Benteke. Tottenham have balked at Zaha’s reported £70 million valuation. However, Moussa Sissoko, who is among several unwanted players at Spurs, could be used as a makeweight.