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Crystal Palace ace Zaha signs with Zahavi (& Chelsea pal)

Crystal Palace ace Wilfried Zaha has changed agents as he considers a move to Chelsea.

The Daily Mail says Zaha has signed up with 'super agent' Pini Zahavi.

Zaha served notice of his intention to split with his long-term agent Will Salthouse last September after failing to secure a move away from Palace, despite bids from both Arsenal and Everton.

And the 27-year-old has now linked up with Israeli agent Zahavi, which should put Chelsea in the driving seat to sign him.

Zahavi is believed to still be close to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, after helping the Russian close the deal to buy the club from Ken Bates 17 years ago.

He is also believed to have good relationships with many other people at Chelsea.

Zaha is still under contract to Salthouse's Unique Sports Management until this summer.

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