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Zaha on Wan-Bissaka: 'Unless you speak to him, he will not say a word'

Cape Town - Premier League club Crystal Palace has agreed to sell star right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Manchester United, according to widespread reports.

The Red Devils have been strongly linked with the England Under-21 international over recent months and the clubs have been locked in negotiations over the past couple of weeks.

Finally, a breakthrough has been made, with reports suggesting the Eagles have agreed on a £50 million sale for the 21-year-old, who is set to land a long-term contract on around £80 000-a-week.

Wan-Bissaka, who joined the Palace academy when he was just 11, is set to travel to Manchester to complete his medical before going on holiday to get some rest ahead of next season.

Meanwhile, his current Palace team-mate Wilfred Zaha reveals what it's like to work alongside Wan-Bissaka.

"Unless you speak to him, he will not say a word," said Zaha.

"He does his speaking on the pitch. That’s why everyone likes him. He doesn’t chirp up much.

"He just comes in, does what he has to do, plays his game, plays well and goes home."

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