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title: "Zaha wants to sack agent – why Everton should take advantage"
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author: "Elliott Cuff"
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published: "2019-09-12T19:00:16Z"
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# Zaha wants to sack agent – why Everton should take advantage

Wilfried Zaha has reportedly told his agent that he wants to terminate their contract after he wasn’t able to get a transfer away from Selhurst Park this summer.

The Ivory Coast international was desperate to leave the Eagles, with both Arsenal and Everton interested, and while Zaha was happy to join either the powers that be wouldn’t allow him to depart.

According to a [report from The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/crystal-palace-winger-wilfried-zaha-dumps-agent-over-failed-move-c9rdg3f2c?wgu=270525_54264_15682862211654_263eac5da2&wgexpiry=1576062221&utm_source=planit&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=22278), Zaha has now informed his agent and USM representative Will Salthouse in writing that he wants to bring their working relationship to an end, citing the agent’s relationship with Palace chairman Steve Parish.

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The report also claims that the FA have been informed of a “dispute” between the 26-year old and his agent, with contracts between players and agents having to go through the governing body.

Zaha made a transfer request in the final days of the transfer window in a bid to push through a late move, but Parish wouldn’t let him go. It would be safe to assume that Zaha will try to leave again in the Janaury window, although that may also be difficult to do given the winter window’s reputation for being a tough time to do business.

Should Everton go back in for Zaha, and does the sacking of his agent spell positive news for the Toffees?

### Read Everton Verdict

I think Everton should definitely at least enquire about Zaha’s availability in January, ahead of potentially making a new offer. With Zaha sacking his agent it has been further made clear that the player wants to leave Palace, and with Nicolas Pepe costing Arsenal a fortune, it doesn’t look likely that they’ll reignite their interest.

Despite signing Moise Kean and Alex Iwobi in the summer, Everton still don’t have much depth in the way of genuinely creative players who can make an impact on the team, and Zaha would certainly improve the options at Marco Silva’s disposal.

He’d cost a lot, sure, but I think he’d be worth the money.