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title: "Crystal Palace: Eagles interested in Dwight McNeil"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-07-21T18:15:49Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Eagles interested in Dwight McNeil

**[Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/) are reportedly interested in signing Burnley midfielder Dwight McNeil, according to [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12655601/dwight-mcneil-west-ham-and-crystal-palace-in-talks-with-burnely-for-winger).**

### The lowdown: In demand

A product of the youth system at Manchester United, McNeil cut his teeth in senior football in the Premier League and has racked up [134 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dwight-mcneil/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/584769) in the top-flight over five consecutive seasons, scoring seven goals and supplying 17 assists.

After suffering the indignity of relegation from the division with Burnley last season, the 22-year-old former England youth international is seemingly a wanted man with multiple suitors already in the mix.

Previously [linked](https://www.90min.com/posts/newcastle-united-interested-nick-pope-burnley-players-on-radar) with a move to Everton, Tottenham, Brentford and newly promoted Fulham, an emerging report has claimed McNeil is now on the radar at Selhurst Park…

### The latest: ‘Approach’ made

As per [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12655601/dwight-mcneil-west-ham-and-crystal-palace-in-talks-with-burnely-for-winger), Crystal Palace and West Ham have both made an ‘approach’ to sign the [10-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dwight-mcneil/nationalmannschaft/spieler/584769/verein_id/9565) England Under 21 starlet.

It’s claimed that McNeil is ‘keen to return to the Premier League’ and is currently ‘considering a number of options’ regarding his future.

The report also states that Burnley are ‘likely to demand a fee in excess of £15million’ for the youngster who was dubbed a [‘sensational player’](https://twitter.com/adjones_journo/status/1272446971496800256) by The Athletic journalist Andy Jones back in June 2020.

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### The verdict: Strength in numbers

Eagles boss Patrick Vieira already has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal in wide areas with Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, Jeffrey Schlupp and Malcolm Ebiowei all [capable](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/crystal-palace/kader/verein/873) of operating on both wings.

Furthermore, despite the incessant links to a move away from South East London, including this summer with AS Roma [touted](https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/14/wilfried-zaha-to-roma-crystal-palaces-patrick-vieira-shares-opinion-17000999/) as potential suitors, talismanic winger Wilfried Zaha remains in situ in the Palace squad.

However, still just 22, McNeil has already proven to be a [capable operator](https://www.premierleague.com/players/24797/Dwight-McNeil/overview) at the elite level and would therefore be a superb addition to the ranks ahead of what looks certain to be a long campaign with a World Cup thrown into the mix.

Although the Englishman supplied only [one assist](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dwight-mcneil/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/584769/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) last season when appearing in all 38 Premier League matches, the [£16.2million valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dwight-mcneil/marktwertverlauf/spieler/584769) ace still managed to outperform Zaha when it comes to what many would say is the Ivorian’s forte by completing [2.4](https://www.sofascore.com/player/dwight-mcneil/935543) successful dribbles per outing compared to the Palace favourite’s [2.3](https://www.sofascore.com/player/wilfried-zaha/111850) completed attempts.

All told, at the suggested price, McNeil would be an impressive signing for the South East Londoners.