Manchester United FC transfer news: Fergie in bid to tie up Zaha deal

It's ten days and counting forManchester United who still have Wilfried Zaha in their sights after two other London-based stars opted to stay in the capital.

Forty-eight hours after Theo Walcott committed his immediate future to Arsenal, England left-back Ashley Cole decided to remain at Chelsea.

Both were believed to be on Sir Alex Fergusons possibles list for the January widow.... but with those established players now not available the Reds boss can concentrate on landing his number one target Zaha at Crystal Palace.

Hes understood to have moved well ahead of Arsene Wenger for the hottest property in British football and a 11m-plus package based on appearances, success levels at United and internationally is set to be thrashed out this week.

Palace want Zaha loaned back to them for the rest of the season as Fergie agreed with Fulham after signing Chris Smalling.

Palace boss Ian Holloway who is clearly expecting the departure of his star man, told M.E.N. Sport: Have I seen a better player in my life?

I have worked with some very good ones. But I dont think I have seen anyone do what he can do.

Fergie meanwhile has admitted to a big one that got away... namely Tottenham talisman Gareth Bale!

He was on his trail and made a successful 7m bid for the then Southampton winger when he was 17.

Spurs went on to buy the Welsh superstar who is thought to be destined for Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Ferguson said: We tried to buy Bale from Southampton a few years ago but they turned us down.

Meanwhile, one-time United target Wesley Sneijder was last night on the verge of joining Galatasaray from Inter Milan.

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