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Crystal Palace news: Roy Hodgson tells Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City Wilfried Zaha is staying put

A host of Premier League big boys have been plotting a big money January swoop for the Ivory Coast international winger

ROY HODGSON has issued a firm hands-off warning to the host of clubs interested in signing his Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha.

The winger's performances have helped to revitalise the Eagles' season after terrible start to the campaign cost Frank de Boer his job.

 Crystal Palace have no intentions to sell Wilfried Zaha next month
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Crystal Palace have no intentions to sell Wilfried Zaha next monthCredit: Getty Images - Getty

And that has led to the 25-year-old being linked with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of next month transfer window.

However, Palace boss Hodgson insists he is under no pressure to sell and has been promised by Selhurst Park's top brass Zaha will not be going anywhere.

Speaking to the club's official website, Hodgson said: "I have assurances from the club owners and chairman, Steve Parish, that [Zaha leaving] is not going to happen.

"We want to keep all the players we have got and ideally want to add to the squad in the January transfer window to strengthen even more.

 Roy Hodgson has issued a firm hands-off warning to interested clubs
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Roy Hodgson has issued a firm hands-off warning to interested clubsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 The Eagles boss says he has been assured Zaha will not be sold
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The Eagles boss says he has been assured Zaha will not be soldCredit: EPA

"We are not too concerned about any rumours which might circulate because he is going nowhere."

The Ivory Coast international missed the first two months of the season through injury after picking up a knock against Huddersfield on the opening day.


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But since Zaha returned he has been in scintillating form to help Palace move away from the bottom.

He has bagged four goals to fire the Eagles outside of the drop zone.

Palace were beaten 3-2 at home by Arsenal on Thursday to end a run of eight Prem matches without defeat.

Hodgson's latest comments will come as a huge relief to supporters after he admitted he was bracing himself for big money bids.

He said earlier this week: "Speculation is what it is, the only time I will ever get interested in a situation is if the chairman comes to me and says that there is a situation the club has to deal with.

"But I would expect one day that if Wilf continues as he is doing at the moment, then the club will be faced with a situation where someone wants to put a lot of money on the table in order to prise him away."

 Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea are all interested in the winger
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Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea are all interested in the wingerCredit: Reuters
 Hodgson admitted earlier this week he was bracing himself for huge offers
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Hodgson admitted earlier this week he was bracing himself for huge offersCredit: MATTHEW CHILDS
 Zaha has been instrumental in helping Palace climb out of the drop zone
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Zaha has been instrumental in helping Palace climb out of the drop zoneCredit: Reuters

He continued: "That will be a massive decision for the club because I know how much Crystal Palace fans and owners appreciate him and he is the last person we want to lose.

"It is no good making bold statements that this and that won't happen because things do happen and when they do you deal with them."

Next up for Palace is a huge test on New Year's Eve when runaway leaders Man City travel to South London.

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