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Crystal Palace are confident of pulling off a transfer coup by sealing the return of former Eagle Wilfried Zaha.

Manchester United will let the winger leave Old Trafford this summer, and while details of the nature of the switch are still to be ironed out between the clubs, MirrorFootball understands that Zaha has made it clear he wants a Palace return.

Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United were all in the chase for the 21-year-old England international but he has opted to return to the club where he made his name by firing them to the Premier League in 2013.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is still trying to decide on whether the club should completely cut their losses on the young winger , who signed in January 2013 for a fee that could rise to £15million.

The Dutchman doesn't see the 21-year-old as a part of his first-team plans for the campaign, but has been more impressed by Zaha's performances in pre-season than was expected after receiving less-than-glowing reports from some members of the coaching staff.

An outline agreement has been reached for a loan move, with an initial fee of £2million and a clause to make the deal permanent if Palace stay in the Premier League.

But the South London club would also be willing to buy back the youngster outright this summer if United decide to let him go.

Another deal being pursued is for long-term target Connor Wickham, but Sunderland are insistent that they will only sell the forward if they can tie up the drawn-out signing of Fabio Borini from Liverpool.

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