From the Palace end (two different people - but one of whom was a guest on the BlueRoom yesterday).
- Zaha trained as normal in the morning
- Was informed of Everton's bid from Tuesday (the reported £60-70m (not sure on exact figure) + Tosun - not McCarthy, deal was already done for J.Mac) after training
- Player was informed Palace were willing to accept
- Player and agent were discussing final details with Everton
- Palace pulled the plug as thought it was too late
- Zaha, at this point believing deal was done, handed in transfer request
I'm not saying the above is true. Just saying that's what's been said.
What I do know is true is the transfer request.
For work, yesterday, I had to email the Palace PO and ask for clarity on the request. They confirmed, but obviously offered no further comment. It was purely so we could run a line saying the request had been handed in (as an organisation the group I work for are too large and by the book to not get stuff verified before running). I emailed at 4pm and got a response at 8ish yesterday.