WILFRIED ZAHA was missing from a photoshoot promoting Crystal Palace's new away kit as rumours of a move up to Arsenal hot up.
The Gunners are desperately trying to sign the Eagles star and are now preparing an offer including THREE players to push the deal over the line.
The photoshoot is believed to have taken place recently, with Zaha, 26, away on international duty with Ivory Coast.
Palace will ditch yellow shirts and wear black away jerseys next season, similar to the 2013/14 and 2017/18 campaigns.
The Eagles shared snaps of their stars – including Mamadou Sakho and Christian Benteke – in their new kit earlier today.
And although Zaha was missing, his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is the most probable reason for the absence.
But it did not stop Arsenal fans from taking it as an indication that Gunners chiefs are closing on the Eagles star.
One tweeted: "No Zaha in the shoot," alongside a fishing rod emoji.
While another added: "Wilfried Zaha, that kit is dead, come to North London and wear the 3 stripes."
And a third wrote: "Shame you won’t see Zaha in it."
Arsenal have seen an opening bid of £40million for Zaha rejected by Palace, who are holding out for at least £80m.
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But the Gunners now want to throw Calum Chambers, Mohamed Elneny and Carl Jenkinson into the deal.
The North Londoners value their fringe players at £40m, which would effectively double their latest offer.
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