Zaha’s ten goals and ten assists in 34 Premier League appearances helped Palace to a 12th-place finish last season

Wilfried Zaha has submitted a transfer request to Crystal Palace as he looks to force his way out of the club.

Palace must now decide whether to cave in before tomorrow’s transfer deadline at 5pm in the knowledge that Everton remain suitors for the forward.

The London club have been steadfast in saying that the Ivory Coast international is not for sale but Zaha’s desire to quit has now hardened, leaving part-owner and chairman Steve Parish in the spotlight.

Everton’s ambition under Farhad Moshiri, the owner, means they are willing to strike a club-record deal for the 26-year-old.

Palace value Zaha at a minimum of £80 million, aware that the winger’s presence could be the difference between staying in the Premier League or not. Remaining