Roughly a month ago Crystal Palace shocked the world when they beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in a Carling Cup clash. One of the players who shone the most during this impressive display was Wilfried Zaha, it now looks like a Premier League clubs are showing interest in the 19-year-old winger.

Tweets on Twitter are suggesting that Stoke City are keen to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window, apparently they could be putting a bid in for Zaha and Enoch Balotelli (Mario’s younger brother). We don’t know a lot about Enoch, but we have been watching Zaha closely for roughly 18 months and we are not surprised to see that top-level teams are taking notice of the tricky winger.

The last year has been massive for Zaha and Palace fans have witnessed some great displays from him, so it would be a massive loss if he left Sellhurst park, but if 2011 has taught you anything it is that almost every players has a price.

Zaha has just signed a 5 year contract with Palace, so we doubt he will move on, but stranger things have happened already this year!

How much do you think Zaha is worth? Can he cut it in the Premier League? Let us know in the comments section below!

Crowd trouble marred Newcastle United’s opening game of pre-season after their supporters twice invaded the pitch during an away tie against Darlington.

The pitch invasion was sparked after visiting fans sung “If Sammy scores, We’re on the pitch,” referring to the Geordies young striker Sammy Ameobi, brother of Shola. When the 19-year-old double Newcastle’s lead ten minutes into the second half supporters streamed on to the pitch to celebrate. A second invasion followed minutes later with both sets of supporters amongst a 9,000 crowd clashing – resulting in three arrests.

The game ended with Newcastle running out 2-0 winners. Mobile phone footage of the incident has since been posted on YouTube:

West Bromwich Albion have confirmed they will meet Owen Hargreaves and his representatives in the USA next week to discuss the possibility of signing the former England international.

Hargreaves, who was released by Manchester United when his contract expired last month, has attracted the attention of a number of clubs but it is West Brom who have made the first move in the hunt for his signature. Albion’s technical director Dan Ashworth told local newspaper the Birmingham Mail that he believes the West Midlands have the right ingredients in place to land the 30-year-old midfielder. Ashworth cited the clubs medical staff as a key pulling tool for Hargreaves after the club successfully handled injury prone players like Steven Reid and Giles Barnes in recent seasons.

Ashworth said: “Owen is a top top player – a fantastic player. He has had issues over the last few years but I think a fit Owen Hargreaves would be a wonderful signing for us.

“We’ve been in talks with him, he’s been based over in the States for a while and we hope to meet him over the next week or so to see if he’d consider coming to us. If he’s fit enough to play Premier League football then it’s a no-brainer.”

Newcastle United have made enquiries into signing West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie.

The 29-year-old Nigerian hit 15 Premier League goals last season for the Baggies and has attracted interest from a host of leading clubs. Geordies manager Alan Pardew is ready to make the first move for Odemwingie and test Albions resolve with an offer of around £6million.

The rumour comes just days after it was reported that West Brom and Odemwingie are close to agreeing terms on a new contract. However in an interview with a local newspaper the striker did not close the door on a move away from the Hawthorns:

“It’s normal for players to have rumours about them, of course if I get an offer that pleases the club and myself I would take a look at it. But I’m not worried because I’m in a team where I am happy and playing well. I would think hard before leaving West Brom.”

San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham scored from inside his own penalty area in the clubs pre-season friendly against English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion.

Bingham’s effort caught out Wales international Boaz Myhill who was helpless as the ball bounced in front of him and looped over his head and into the back of the net. The amazing strike helped his side to a 2-1 victory over the Baggies who are currently on a pre-season tour of the United States.

Liverpool have been granted permission by Aston Villa to talk to winger Stewart Downing after the West Midlands club accepted an offer of £20million.

The England international is expected to undergo a medical tomorrow and could officially be a Liverpool player by the weekend.

The news is a blow to Aston Villa fans who have already seen fellow attacker Ashley Young leave the club this summer.

Victoria Beckham has given birth to a healthy baby girl at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.

The new arrival is the Beckham’s fourth baby but their first girl. The Beckham’s are yet to announce the name of the child but have revealed she weighed 7lbs 10oz. After the birth a spokes person said: “Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.”

The birth caps an eventful few days for David Beckham who met the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridg (Prince William and Kate Middleton) on Friday before scoring the winner for L.A. Galaxy on Saturday night.

Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston has revealed that his club are in talks with Birmingham City over the transfer of veteran midfielder Barry Ferguson.

The former Scotland international could become the second player to make the switch from St Andrews to Bloomfield Road after Kevin Phillips joined the Tangerines earlier this week. The 33-year-old central midfielder was a key player for Birmingham under ex-manager Alex McLeish but it is yet to be seen if Chris Hughton values Ferguson as highly.

Speaking about the potential deal Oyston told Sky Sports News: “We’re waiting for one or two calls back on that one.”

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is ready to begin talks with Tottenham Hotspurs over the possibility of bringing Aaron Lennon to Anfield.

After recently being linked with fellow wingers Stewart Downing and Charles N’Zogbia, Dalglish will now turn his attention to England international Lennon, 24. Newspaper reports today suggest that Spurs could be ready to cash in on Lennon as Harry Redknapp looks to reinvigorate his squad ahead of next season. That news will have put Liverpool on alert and the Merseysiders could now tempt Tottenham’s hand with a bid of around £15million.

Rumours are circulating that West Ham have made an audacious bid to rescue Joe Cole from his Liverpool nightmare.

It is believed that Hammers manager Sam Allardyce has convinced owners David Sullivan and David Gold to break the bank in order to tempt Cole back to Upton Park. With a fee of around £2million being touted around, the transfer is certainly affordable for the London club but Cole’s £100k a week wage demands are surely too much for the recently relegated side.

With supporter unrest rife at West Ham after their drop into the Championship the move would do a great deal to improve the mood at the club and send a message to the Hammers’ opposition. It remains to be seen however, even if a fee is agreed, if Cole would be prepared to drop out of the Premiership; even for his boyhood club.