Ten Hag told to re-sign former Man Utd player as the perfect partner for Rashford

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been told to re-sign former Red Devils winger Wilfried Zaha.

The Catalan club could have an advantage in the race for his signature, with the player now able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign teams.

Zaha left Palace in 2013 to join United but made just four appearances under David Moyes before being loaned out to Cardiff City just six months after his arrival at Old Trafford.

He returned to Palace the following season, initially on loan before making the move permanent in the winter transfer window.

Zaha has gone on to score 89 goals and provide 76 assists over the course of his two spells at Selhurst Park.

Man Utd told to sign Zaha

Simpson claims Zaha would be an excellent signing for United and believes he work well in attack with in-form striker Marcus Rashford.

"If you looking at Marcus Rashford as the No 9 and Wilfried on the left, that is some firepower.

"It was Sir Alex Ferguson who signed him then he left. Moyes obviously came in and it didn't work out.

"I do genuinely believe if Sir Alex was the manager when he signed we would have seen a different Wilfried Zaha at Manchester United."

Zaha could yet sign a new deal with Palace and Eagles boss Patrick Vieira is hopeful he will extend his stay with his boyhood club.

"We know the situation and we want to keep him. He's an important player for the club and he's loved here," Vieira said last month.

"We have to wait and see what he will decide to do. What matters is the commitment he is showing in the games."