Manchester United are overhauling their squad – with one young starlet a particularly fascinating buy
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Manchester United are set to move for a wonderkid who was previously on the books of Arsenal and Rangers.
Erik ten Hag's revolution is continuing, with the Red Devils looking to target the likes of Ajax winger Antony and Barcelona controller Frenkie de Jong in the coming weeks, as the new manager reshapes a tired squad that finished sixth place last season.
But given the 52-year-old's prowess at developing youth, the move for a youngster with promise will come as exciting news to many fans.
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According to renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, United are exploring a deal for Derby County youngster Malcolm Ebiowei.
Ebiowei is just 18 years old and moved to Pride Park last summer. He made his debut under Wayne Rooney last season but with uncertainty looming over the Rams and Ebiowei tipped for huge things, the former Arsenal academy star is being looked at by United and Crystal Palace.
Monaco were also said to be interested, according to Romano. United's all-time top scorer was effusive in his praise for the talent last season, too, after he sparkled against Coventry City.
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"I thought he was excellent all game, the best player on the pitch. It was one of the best performances I have seen from a young player, consistently for 90 minutes, in a long time," Rooney said.
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"He deserved that because he has worked extremely hard. His attitude is incredible, he wants to learn and he is an exciting young player. First of all, his attitude is very good. He has got an enormous amount of ability, he is brave, he will take the ball, he is not afraid to take players on, to get tackled, to make mistakes. He has got a really bright future."
Ebiowei is valued at just under £1 million by Transfermarkt.
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