“I would have him back in a heartbeat, He’s part of our club, part of our history”- Palace owner Steve Parish says he would re-sign Wilfred Zaha in a heartbeat but expresses uncertainty over transfer

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish would love to be reunited with one star at Selhurst Park.

After such a strong finish in the Premier League last season, Crystal Palace were braced for huge interest in their best players. They have already parted ways with Michael Olise, who was sold to Bayern Munich in a £50million deal.

Now, Palace are facing a battle to keep hold of Marc Guehi with Newcastle United submitting four bids for the England international.

There is also continued interest in Eberechi Eze, who has been linked with moves to Tottenham and Manchester City.

In terms of incomings, Palace have welcomed Ismaila Sarr, Chadi Riad and Daichi Kamada. It would be welcome news at Selhurst Park if they brought Wilfried Zaha back to the club, and it’s a deal that owner Steve Parish is open to.

Zaha left Palace last summer as a free agent to join Galatasaray, and the 31-year-old has achieved his dream of playing in the Champions League with the Turkish side.

But Zaha is now ready to return to the Premier League and Galatasaray’s director has confirmed that he has asked to leave this summer. Aston Villa and Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Ivory Coast international, but Parish has also commented on whether Palace would pursue a deal.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Parish said “I would have Wilf Zaha back in a heartbeat, yeah.

“He’s part of our club, part of our history. As I’ve said countless times, there are only a few people that can lay claim to being at the heart of a resurgence of the club and Wilfried is certainly one of them.

“We have stayed in the division sometimes by the force of his will, so of course we would. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it might be possible this summer for various reasons and we continue to wish him all the best out there.

“I’m in contact with him every now and again and I’m glad to see he had a good season last season.”

Parish confirmed that it is unlikely that Palace can get a deal over the line for Zaha despite wanting him back at Selhurst Park. If Eze is sold this summer, however, bringing back Zaha would help fans recover from losing the 26-year-old.