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Joe Bray

Wilfried Zaha discusses Manchester United return after direct messages from fans

Former Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha says he is regularly asked about returning to Old Trafford - and did not rule out the possibility.

Zaha moved to United in 2013 to become Sir Alex Ferguson's last signing, and was immediately loaned back to Crystal Palace.

By the time he started at Old Trafford, Ferguson had retired, and Zaha endured a difficult start to life at the club. Loans at Cardiff - under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - and Palace again followed, with a permanent return to Selhurst Park secured in 2015.

In all, Zaha made just four senior appearances for United, but has gone on to establish himself as a key player for Palace in the Premier League.

His form has prompted fans to wonder if Zaha will ever return to Old Trafford as a much more complete player than when he left, and the winger has admitted he is regularly asked about his future.

He told the Evening Standard: “I’m getting DMs [direct messages on Twitter]: ‘Would you come back to Man Utd?’"

And fans may be encouraged to hear Zaha's answer where he appeared to leave the possibility open. However, it could also be interpreted as Zaha admitting he is happy at Palace with no desire to go back to United.

He replied: “Oh, really? I was in a bad place then. But I’m good now.”

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