Chelsea want Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha next year

- Chelsea are interested in the signing of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha

- The Ivorian winger has been impressive for Palace this season in the EPL

- But the Blues will face competition from Arsenal and Tottenham

Crystal Palace and Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha has emerged as a shock January 2018 transfer target for reigning Premier League champions Chelsea.

According to the report by the UK Sun, the Blues have been monitoring the 25-year-old player since he helped his side defeat Chelsea in a Premier League tie.

His superb goal against Leicester City over the weekend helped Palace to a 3-0 win and they are out of the relegation zone.

Chelsea want Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha next year (photo: Sun)

Chelsea are now said to have been wooed by the 25-year-old's excellent form for his club this term and they want him at Stamford Bridge in January.

But Chelsea are expected to face serious battle for the signing of Wilfried Zaha as Arsenal and Tottenham are also reportedly interested in the Ivorian.

Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Chelsea coach Antonio Conte told the club to sign more players in the January 2018 transfer.