Manchester United and Crystal Palace are both interested in signing Derby County gem Malcolm Ebiowei, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Lowdown: Dutch takeover?

Erik ten Hag has made a head start on a United rebuild after terminating his Ajax contract six weeks early and is already looking to bring two fellow countrymen to Old Trafford.

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The Red Devils are reportedly keen to sign Ajax defender Jurrien Timber and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

The pair have starred under Ten Hag at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, and it looks as if Ebiowei, who also has a Dutch passport, is on the club’s radar as well.

The Latest: Romano’s update

Romano took to Twitter on Thursday evening to provide a transfer update on Ebiowei.

The transfer expert stated that both United and Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on the talented striker. Romano added that Steve McClaren’s return to Old Trafford from Derby ‘could be a factor’ in a possible move.

The Verdict: Shrewd move?

Ebiowei, previously on the books at Arsenal and West Ham, is just 18 years of age and can play anywhere in attack. He seemingly caught the eye of United legend Wayne Rooney last season, with the Derby boss handing the teenager his senior debut.

Ebiowei made 16 Championship appearances in 2021/22 and is also wanted by sides in both France and the Netherlands, so a summer swoop could prove to be a smart one in the long run.

McClaren should be able to give Ten Hag the lowdown regarding the forward, so a transfer could be one to keep an eye on alongside big-money moves for Timber and De Jong.

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