Manchester United and Crystal Palace leading the race to sign Nigerian winger

Former Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei is attracting interest from several European clubs after his breakout season at Derby County under the management of ex-Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.

According to Italian transfer market journalist, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United and Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace currently lead the race for the winger with French club AS Monaco enquiring about him too.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are also credited with an interest in Ebiowei following his encouraging performances in the previous season.

Ebiowei, who was named in Nigeria's provisional squad for the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup, has entered the last one month of his contract with Derby County and it is all but confirmed he will not be extending his stay at the Pride Park Stadium.

The 18-year-old scored once and registered two assists in sixteen Championship appearances over the course of the 2021-2022 season.

Ebiowei played for the youth teams of Chelsea, Arsenal and Rangers academies before transferring to Derby County in September 2021.

Sofoluwe Mayowa

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