Alan Pardew Makes Bizarre Claim That One Of His Players Has The Potential To Play For Barcelona/Real Madrid

In an interview with the Croydon Advertiser, Pardew said the following about Zaha and his potential:

“This club took him back from Man United when things weren’t going so well and put their money where their mouth is to bring him back. He’s done great for me, but I think there’s improvement in him. I do think he’s got some improvements to make to be a top player.

“I think we’re a good platform for him to do that in the Premier League. I have tried to say to him I want him to be a massive success here.

“If Spurs blew us out of the water or Man City offered £50 million and it was Champions League football, okay, it’s because you’re the finished product.

What has Alan Pardew been smoking…?