Man United miss out once more as Crystal Palace strike Ebiowei deal

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Crystal Palace are on the verge of closing a deal for the club’s 2nd signing of the summer, according to reports.

The player in line to take his talents to Selhurst Park ahead of next season? Malcolm Ebiowei.

For those not aware, teenage talent Ebiowei piqued the attentions of a whole host of Premier League clubs this summer, owing to his performances in the Championship last time out.

After being afforded his senior bow by Derby County boss Wayne Rooney in February, the gifted attacker quickly took the Championship by storm, shining en route to an eventual 16 appearances in England’s 2nd tier.

Manchester United were one such club understood to have been keen on landing Ebiowei over the coming weeks, viewing the 18-year-old as a potential star in the making.

As alluded to above, though, on Friday, the Red Devils’ pursuit of Ebiowei has been brought to a definitive end.

This comes with the aforementioned Crystal Palace, as per widespread reports, having completed the necessary paperwork to bring the former England youth international to south London.

Derby, for their part, will receive a compensation fee as part of the deal, with Ebiowei set to put pen to paper on a contract through the summer of 2027.

Crystal Palace have all paperworks ready to announce Malcolm Ebiowei as new signing soon – it’s confirmed. Derby County receive compensation fee. 🔵🔴 #CPFC

Medical already completed earlier this week, contract valid until June 2027.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2022

Doucoure incoming?

Patrick Vieira’s Palace, though, appear far from ready to rest on their laurels.

With deals for both Ebiowei and Sam Johnstone secured, the Eagles are top understood to be inching towards an agreement with RC Lens for highly-regarded midfielder Cheick Doucoure.

Crystal Palace looking to wrap up signing of Cheick Doucouré (22) – Lens want €20m for the midfielder. (FM)https://t.co/yXTJ1IX02q

— Get French Football News (@GFFN) June 24, 2022

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