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Chelsea 'consider late bid for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha' as Thomas Tuchel eyes attacking reinforcements amid Man United's interest in Blues target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Chelsea are considering a late swoop for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, according to reports.

Thomas Tuchel is eager to bolster his attacking line ahead of the transfer deadline, after the Blues sold striking pair Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner to former clubs Inter Milan and Red Bull Leipzig.

Chelsea have been pursuing a deal with Barcelona for Gabonese hitman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, although Manchester United have since entered the race by expressing interest in the forward.

Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has reportedly emerged a late transfer target for Chelsea
Manchester United have now entered the race for Blues target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

With time running out before the close of the deadline, Tuchel is now keen to lure Zaha to Stamford Bridge, according to the Independent.