Derby County striker Malcolm Ebiowei was on Manchester United’s radar, but it sounds like he is ready to join Crystal Palace.
Fabrizio Romano claims the 18-year-old is already signed a contract with the Eagles after completing his medical this week, so there should be an official announcement soon.
This may come as a blow to United, but this is still a striker with raw potential and a lot to prove once he hits the top-flight. We must also remember that Erik ten Hag has the keys to unlock Alejandro Garnacho in the first-team next season.
It’s only a shame if Ten Hag identified Ebiowei as a target, like The Sun suggests…
The tabloid suggests he rejected United after ignoring multiple calls and text messages from Ten Hag and Steve McClaren.
It wasn’t a long time ago that players would do anything to get a transfer to Old Trafford, which is further proof that there’s a lot of work to be done at United.
SN’s verdict
There is no better indiction for United to not sign a player than if he needs to be convinced to join the club.
But if it’s true that Ebiowei didn’t answer United’s call, I find it bizarre that he’d sign for Palace and not Real Madrid.
How far have we really fallen?
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