UPDATED: 08:10 EST, 25 April 2013 Manchester United's latest recruit Wilfried Zaha admits he thought he was only ever going to Arsenal come july 1st, until Sir Alex Ferguson came into create a bid for him. Gunners fan Zaha said that while Arsenal really are a good part, the decision of United was difficult to refuse. The 20-year-old winger told The Sun: 'It was often Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal in terms of where I possibly could be going. Different avenues: Zaha believed he was going for Arsenal before He was signed by United in January Common ground: Zaha put in an performance at Old Trafford in the Carling Cup last year 'I have always recognized Arsenal. I didn't expect United to come in but they did. Arsenal are a good staff but United are one of the greatest in the world.' The Englishman has been a thought at Crystal Palace this season, and was authorized by United for A15million in January before being credited right back out to the Championship membership until the end of the season. Zaha said he's looking forward to the big move up north, but admits he'll be star hit when sitting in the dressing room among a number of the biggest stars in soccer. Starstruck: Zaha has already been in the company of star players, but admits he'll be starstruck at United 'I am only nervous and excited,' he said. 'It will undoubtedly be different things. When I head into that dressing room at United. I don't understand what I will feel. My head will be kept by me down as I am there to play baseball. 'But I've to admit I will be considered a bit starstruck. Van Persie and Giggs will soon be within - whoa. Rooney is going to be in there - amazing. How can I maybe not be looking towards this?' Zaha, who has one England top, says he will have to get used to living in Manchester after being truly a boy nearly all his life. 'Moving to Manchester is going to be anything I have to obtain used as I've lived in the south of England since I was four. ' I'll fall to see my children so I don't think my accent will change!' Growing: Zaha already has one England cover, and signed for United in January before being borrowed back
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