Wenger's Liverpool moment: Spurs steal Zaha from Arsenal

Arsenal might be heading into a perfect storm, courtesy long-time rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

With Theo Walcott now out injured and then most likely on his way in January, Arsene Wenger had zeroed in on Crystal Palace wonder boy Wilfried Zaha.

Every now and then, someone will drop the name ‘Messi’, as an adjective.

The latest to wear that crown of thorns is Wilfried Zaha.

The good news is that the young star rated £8 million has three clubs on his case.

The bad news for Arsenal is that Spurs, Liverpool and City are in the hunt.

Zaha who could be the ideal replacement for Walcott, could be snatched in the transfer window, leaving Wenger one winger , or attacker short.

Think Brendan Rodgers and Andy Carroll.

Liverpool is a choice, Manchester City is interested. 

Liverpool’s slow start to the season, or is it dismal, anyway, may concern Zaha.

City’s winger on loan to Sunderland, Adam Johnson’s recent comments that young football stars are better served not coming to do time on City’s bench may be another factor in the Etihad move.

This leaves Arsenal. And who better to nurture a young talent with a Messi prefix than the Professor himself – Arsene Wenger.

The 19-year old has set the stands alight at Crystal Palace with his wing play.

Zaha in, Walcott out for Arsenal could be another great business move for Wenger.ple.

The Mirror quoted The People as saying Spurs are willing to double offers on the table for Zaha (Mirror).

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