LONDON: Tottenham are leading the chase for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, according to reports.

Arsenal and Liverpool are also said to be interested in the exciting 19-year-old, although Spurs are ready to make a serious offer in January after sending scouts regularly to watch the player. 

Zaha (pic) scored nine goals for the Eagles last season and bagged a brace in the 2-1 win over Wolves in the Championship on Tuesday.

Palace manager Dougie Freedman has admitted he would be prepared to let the atacker go for the right offer.

"When he's ready and when I think he's ready to go to the right club, I will tap Wilfried on the shoulder and tell him I can't help him any longer," saidn Freedman.

"It's a little bit different with my kids, the relationship has been there a long time.

"Wilfried can play at the top level if he continues going with his movement, he's got wonderful technique and ability. His all-round game is coming together."

It is believed Palace would want around £8m for the player, which falls in to Spurs price range as they search for competition to challenge established wingers Aaron Lennon and Gareth Bale.


- mD