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Andros Townsend insists Wilfried Zaha is happy at Crystal Palace despite speculation linking him with a move away from the club.
Transfer rumours and Zaha have gone hand in hand over the past few windows.
Arsenal have been heavily linked with the winger and came close to signing him in the summer of 2019 before opting to instead buy Nicolas Pepe for £72million.
Everton were most recently rumoured to be interested in the 28-year-old, but he remains at Selhurst Park as the January 2021 window opens.
Zaha has scored eight times in 14 games this season for the Eagles and the winter window – which has been open for mere days – has resulted in more transfer links.
Paris Saint-Germain and Milan are just two of the huge European giants to express interest in a deal for the Ivory Coast international.
Zaha’s Palace teammate Townsend joined the talkSPORT Breakfast on Tuesday and was asked about the forward’s future in south London.
“I’ve not spoken to Wilf about it,” began Townsend, “but he’s started the season well, he’s scored eight goals and I’ve got a couple of assists for him.
“He’s playing well and working hard for the team.
“He’s still happy to be at Palace. I’m sure he’s enjoying walking out for the rest of the season.”
Eagles boss Roy Hodgson seemed unconcerned with the latest transfer rumours, something he’s had to address many times during his tenure as Palace manager.
Hodgson said: “There has been so much speculation regarding Wilf over the years that I tend to let those concerns disappear, as they often do.
“Wilf’s good and it doesn’t surprise me that there’s clubs out there who would like to sign him, but a lot of things have to be put in place before a player leaves a club.
“I’m just happy at the moment that Wilf is playing as he is, displaying his discipline and concentration and his passion for football and the club, and unless I’m given a reason to think otherwise, I expect that to keep going.”
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