Wilfried Zaha will undergo a medical with Manchester United in the next 48 hours before completing a £15 million move from Crystal Palace. The 20-year-old forward has already agreed a five-and-a-half year deal but he will not play for Man United right away as the club agreed to loan him back to Palace until the summer.
Manchester United will pay £10m up front, with the fee potentially rising to £15m based on Zaha's appearances and success. Zaha, who joined Palace as a 12-year-old, is expected to win his second England cap against Brazil in February after making his debut in 2012. Both clubs have refused to comment on the deal, but it is believed that Sir Alex Ferguson has been heavily involved in the talks, having remained in England as his squad travelled to Qatar on Sunday for a quick training camp.
Wilfried Zaha was named the Football League Young Player of the Year last season and attracted attention from several Premier League clubs. The player came through the youth academy at Selhurst Park and has scored 15 goals in 124 appearances for the Eagles since his debut in March 2010. He is Palace's latest home-grown talent, following in the footsteps of Chelsea's Victor Moses and Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne.
Former Palace forward Mark Bright has described Zaha as the biggest talent to emerge at the club since former England striker Ian Wright. "He is probably the best prospect we have had in terms of what he could go on to achieve," Bright said.
Manchester United face Fulham in the FA Cup next weekend, here are the odds from Bet365 on which team will qualify for the next round:
Man Utd to qualify - 1/7
Fulham to qualify - 9/2
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