Wilfried Zaha hands in transfer request at Crystal Palace

James McCarthy has undergone Palace medical; Palace have also made an improved offer of £23m for CSKA Moscow striker Fedor Chalov - Sky sources

Image: Wilfried Zaha has attracted interest from Arsenal and Everton

Wilfried Zaha has handed in a transfer request at Crystal Palace, Sky Sports News understands.

Arsenal and Everton have been interested in signing the Ivory Coast international winger this summer.

Everton have seen a £70m plus James McCarthy and Cenk Tosun bid for Zaha rejected and remain interested in the winger.

It is understood that for a deal to happen Palace would have to compromise on their £80m valuation.

Sky sources understand Palace rejected an improved offer from Everton worth £70m plus two players for Zaha on Wednesday

Zaha is understood to be very disappointed and disillusioned about the situation, according to Sky sources.

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Arsenal had been keen on signing Zaha before they signed his compatriot Nicolas Pepe from Lille for £72m.

Take a look at some of Zaha's best goals and skills from the last few seasons in the Premier League

McCarthy and Chalov update

In terms of signings, Crystal Palace are edging closer to completing a deal for James McCarthy from Everton.

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Image: James McCarthy is close to moving to Selhurst Park

The Republic of Ireland international has undergone a medical.

Palace have also made an improved offer of £23m for CSKA Moscow striker Fedor Chalov.

Sky Sports News reported on Friday that the Eagles would need to up their bid after having £14m rejected for the 21-year-old over a week ago.

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