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Chelsea, Man City target Zaha advised against 'crazy' Crystal Palace exit

Crystal Palace boss John Salako believes Wilfried Zaha would be "crazy" to leave the club.

The Ivorian's fine season has brought overtures from the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham.

"Do you know what, from my feeling, Wilfried has come back to the club, he's now a father, he's settled down and maturing, he's loving life and loving his football," he told Standard Sport.

"He's at home at Selhurst and at Palace and he'd be crazy to move. I think he may even get an improved contract, I think he should at least just get his head down and be there for next season and see where he goes from there.

"Obviously there is going to be interest, I think the sooner he dismisses that, go away and enjoy himself and then come back for pre-season [the better].

"Obviously say to the management and the board, they need to show some more ambition, sign some more quality players to ensure he's playing in a good side."

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