According to The Sun, Manchester United has made Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace their top transfer target for the forthcoming summer transfer season. According to reports, manager Ruben Amorim is keen to sign the talented midfield player in order to improve the team’s attacking options and inventiveness.​
The Red Devils are looking to add a creative midfield player who can improve their attack, since Marcus Rashford’s future at the club is unknown following a falling out with Amorim this season. Since joining Palace from Queens Park Rangers in 2020, the 26-year-old has been a reliable player, tallying 33 goals and 28 assists.
A £68 million release clause in Eze’s Crystal Palace contract goes into effect at the end of the current campaign. Palace, however, is open to proposals for the England international that fall inside the £50 million range.
Aston Villa, who are also keeping a close eye on the Palace midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window, will compete with Man United for his services. Aston Villa plans to pursue a move for Eze this summer if they are unsuccessful in acquiring Rashford on a permanent basis.
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However, according to the source, Aston Villa is contemplating Eze, so the Red Devils won’t get a free pass at him. It is thought that they will consider the Palace player as a backup if they decide not to sign Marcus Rashford of United. However, the report claims that Aston Villa is “considering him” and that the Red Devils will not have a free run at Eze.
Eze is capable of playing both outside and as the offensive midfielder in the center. He will contribute goals, technical skill, and inventiveness in the last third. The manager of Crystal Palace, Oliver Glasner, has called him an amazing finisher.
In order to sign him in the summer, it will be intriguing to see if Manchester United can work out a fair bargain. The player has been connected to several Premier League teams in the past several months. According to reports, Crystal Palace is prepared to receive summer offers of about £50 million for the playmaker. It will be intriguing to watch where he ends up.
