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title: "Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano drops Malcolm Ebiowei claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Manchester United News"
published: "2022-06-13T08:40:02Z"
modified: "2022-06-13T08:40:02Z"
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# Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano drops Malcolm Ebiowei claim

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) are interested in signing Derby County youngster Malcolm Ebiowei, according to reputable journalist [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1536213399872446465?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet).**

### The lowdown: Rising star

Despite the turmoil on and [off the pitch](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11696/12527725/derby-countys-debts-believed-to-be-more-than-60m) as Derby were relegated from the Championship last season, Ebiowei continued an impressive rise to stardom during 2021/22.

The 18-year-old England and Netherlands youth international, who had been [on the books](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malcolm-ebiowei/leistungsdaten/spieler/512354) at Arsenal, West Ham and Rangers before settling in the East Midlands, has caught the attention of [multiple](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/opinion-the-best-destinations-for-malcolm-ebiowei-amid-reported-tottenham-leeds-fulham-and-crystal-palace-interest/) Premier League clubs with his performances.

It now appears as though only two leading candidates remain to sign the talented young forward…

### The latest: ‘Leading the race’

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1536213399872446465?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet), Romano has confirmed that United and Crystal Palace are the frontrunners to land the teenage starlet.

The transfer expert stated: “Manchester United and Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign Derby County’s Malcolm Ebiowei, talented striker born in 2003. #MUFC AS Monaco asked for him too but he’s expected to stay in Premier League – Man Utd and Palace are leading the race. #CPFC”

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### The verdict: Rooney factor could swing it

Currently under the tutelage of Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney at Derby, Ebiowei – who was hailed for his [‘incredible’](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-coventry-ebiowei-rooney-6832314) attitude by the former United striker – scored [once and provided two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malcolm-ebiowei/leistungsdaten/spieler/512354) in 16 Championship outings last term.

Perhaps more impressively, the versatile teenager [netted seven times and registered one assist](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malcolm-ebiowei/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/512354/saison/2021/wettbewerb/GB18/verein/10002) in just seven Under-18 Premier League appearances before becoming a first-team regular at Pride Park.

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It may be a transfer with a long-term outlook rather than an immediate impact, but should Rooney and newly-appointed Derby coach Steve McClaren give Erik ten Hag the thumbs-up on the youngster, then the United hierarchy must ensure that Ebiowei is Old Trafford-bound this summer.

***In other news – [Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd and Ten Hag are now in ‘new’ talks for ‘huge talent’ as well as De Jong](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/?p=399626&preview=true)***