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Al-Ettifaq coach Gerrard goes for Palace star Zaha

Al-Ettifaq coach Steven Gerrard has joined the battle for off contract Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha.

Zaha has offers from Lazio and Napoli, while Palace have tabled a new deal worth £200,000-a-week.

However, it's emerged Al-Ettifaq have offered Zaha a massive £600,000-a-week to move to Saudi Arabia.

Gerrard is keen to work with Zaha and approves the approach.

For his part, Zaha has hopes of playing Champions League football, though is tempted by the Al-Ettifaq offer.

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