Ferguson in pole position to snap up rising Palace star Zaha

Manchester United are now the clear favourites to sign the highly-rated Wilfried Zaha after Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger denied interest.

Speculation that United are poised to sign Crystal Palace’s exciting 20-year-old winger, who is valued at a reported £15 million, has intensified in recent days.

Zaha, who made his England debut last November, is regarded as the most exciting talent in the country outside the Premier League.