Wilfried Zaha Approaches Loan Transfer to Lyon

Wilfried Zaha is close to finalizing a season-long loan move to French club Olympique Lyonnais from Galatasaray after a potential return to Crystal Palace fell through. Zaha, who left Palace last year to join Galatasaray, has struggled for playing time and was linked with several Premier League clubs, including Leicester City and Everton, but tax complications hindered those moves. Lyon owner John Textor, who has connections with Palace, played a crucial role in negotiations and will cover most of Zaha's wages, estimated at around £130,000 a week. Zaha's move comes as Lyon seeks to bolster their squad after a poor start to the Ligue 1 season. The deal, labeled a 'shock', is expected to be completed before the European transfer deadline. Zaha's departure from Galatasaray marks the next chapter in his career following a successful tenure at Crystal Palace, where he became a club legend.