Manchester United currently cannot afford Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace unless they make a big sale of one of their star names.
According to Football Transfers, Manchester United feel Eberechi Eze’s price point makes him out of their reach. The Crystal Palace playmaker has a big release clause in his contract, which the Red Devils can only afford at the moment if they make a big sale of a player such as Marcus Rashford or Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United will attack the transfer market next summer for offensive signings. Adding a versatile attacker will be on their agenda, as they have had some deficiencies in the side this season. Eberechi Eze is a player of interest to the Red Devils, who could take up multiple roles in the final third, including those of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
Eze has tremendous interest from Premier League clubs, with some of the biggest outfits keeping close tabs on his situation. There are rumours that Crystal Palace are desperate to tie him down on a new deal to retain his value rather than selling him on lower terms if he refuses the new contract.
Eze is thought to be open to exploring new avenues to further his career on the top flight, meaning there is a likelihood he could angle an exit from Crystal Palace next summer. The playmaker has a reported £60 million release clause, which clubs will look to negotiate on, given Eze will have a year left next summer.
Manchester United are certainly one of those keen, and should they finish in the UEFA Champions League position at the end of the current campaign. However, there are plenty of elements that would prove challenging for the Red Devils to sign the English playmaker, mainly the finances of a deal.
Manchester United must sell before signing Eze
Given that Manchester United are operated differently under INEOS than the previous regime, they are mindful of their spending power. The Red Devils consider Eze out of their range and feel they may need to sell a star name first before entering the race for the Palace playmaker.
Marcus Rashford’s name has been mentioned in the report as a possible player who may have to be sold. The winger has interest from Barcelona, among others, although it would take a monumental bid from somewhere to convince Manchester United to sell their star attacker. Hence, as things stand, any deal for Eze will not appear likely, although things could change if Palace reduce their £60 million asking price.
