The 19-year old was a target of Alan Pardew back in October, and the Ivorian attacking midfielder sparkled in Palace’s League Cup semi-final clash with Cardiff last night.
He ended up a loser as the Eagles were defeated on penalties after bravely battling with 10 men.
Had Palace edged through to the final, Zaha’s future would have been decided in the summer.
The Chronicle reports that "talks between Zaha’s representatives and United top brass are already under way".