Wilfried Zaha has reportedly told Crystal Palace that he wants to finalise a transfer away from the club before pre-season, according to The Times.

As Eagles supporters will know, this is not the first time the Ivorian has communicated a desire to leave South-East London.

Of course, the 28-year-old famously requested to move onto pastures new by transfer request in 2019 [Guardian] and 2020 respectively [Evening Standard].

His possible departure would come as a blow to Palace, as despite this upheaval away from the pitch, he rarely fails to deliver on it.

In a sparkling 2020/21 campaign, Zaha notched a mightily impressive 11 goals in 30 Premier League outings [Transfermarkt].

Currently without a manager after the departure of Roy Hodgson, the Palace faithful could well see a vastly different looking side run out at Selhurst Park next term if the winger departs.

Palace fans react

Coming in a period of uncertainty at the club, loads of Crystal Palace fans took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the matter. Responding to @cpfc_xtra, this is what many of their following had to say, with one supporter claiming this will be a ‘nightmare’ piece of news if things go awry…

“Can you blame him – the club sleepwalking into relegation”

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“Bored now of Zaha, sell invest in younger talent we move on. Thanks Wilf but cya, he don’t want to be at club, so go.”

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“Plus no one wants him cause he’s attitude stinks on the pitch”Credit: @cpfcjj89″If he does not get a move he is going to be a nightmare next season. Its best all round that he goes”Credit @R0BERTJ0NES1″Get your agent to sort it out then!”Credit: @CPFC_1988″Honestly just go at this point let’s rebuild without him.”Credit: @palacecarlton”Boring!”Credit: @RightSideOfFunkIn other news, Crystal Palace are eyeing a swoop for an international defender.