Paul Merson warns Crystal Palace star over Arsenal move

Wilfried Zaha is strongly linked with Arsenal in recent months.

Zaha’s contract with Crystal Palace expires next summer and Arsenal could sign him on a free transfer.

The Eagles are keen to extend the winger’s contract but Zaha would want to take his career at a bigger club this summer.

He has five goals and one assist in the Premier League so far this season and is crucial to Patrick Vieira’s side.

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has warned Zaha against a move to his former club next summer.

Merson told the Daily Star: ‘Wilfried Zaha plays every week at Crystal Palace.

‘He can have a bad game and still start the following match and that might not happen at a Big Six club.

‘I think he should seriously consider his options before running down his contract. He’s a legend at Palace and the manager loves him.

‘I see someone like Arsenal coming in for him if they get into the Champions League but do you go there and risk becoming a bit-part player?

‘You’re then going on a free. It’s not like you’re Darwin Nunez, who cost £85m and therefore has to play. Will he want to play for one week and then drop to the bench? I’m just not sure whether the grass is going to be greener for Zaha.’

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