Crystal Palace manager speaks out on potential shock return for Wilfried Zaha

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleZaha has been linked with a return to Crystal Palace (Getty)New Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage expressed confidence that 22-year-old midfielder Adam Wharton will remain at Selhurst Park for another season, despite reported transfer interest from Manchester City. Sage highlighted Palace's immediate transfer priorities, emphasising the urgent need to sign a replacement for central defender Maxence Lacroix following his recent departure to Chelsea. Manchester City's link to Wharton follows a significant midfield reshuffle, which saw departures including Bernardo Silva, Rodri, and Tijjani Reijnders, alongside the £116 million acquisition of Elliot Anderson. Sage dismissed rumours of a permanent return for club legend Wilfried Zaha, clarifying that while Zaha is currently using Palace's facilities for private training, he is not expected to sign for the club. Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson will undergo a fitness assessment on Friday after sustaining an ankle tweak during a pre-season friendly against Freiburg ahead of Saturday's fixture against Everton. In fullCrystal Palace boss gives update on Adam Wharton’s future amid Man City linksMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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