Everton and Crystal Palace are reportedly locked in a four-way Premier League race for Sheffield United prospect Louie Marsh.
According to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Everton and Crystal Palace have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Louie Marsh as Sheffield United have no intentions of sanctioning his departure.
Brentford and Southampton are ready to rival the Toffees and the Eagles. However, none of the Premier League clubs will be able to secure the youngster’s services in the ongoing transfer window.
Marsh has come up the ranks at Sheffield United, and he got promoted to their first team ahead of the ongoing season. While the 20-year-old has only featured in three games for the senior side so far, he is quite highly rated by the people at the club.
The youngster has already showcased his quality with a goal in the EFL Cup. Marsh’s impressive rise and his performances at the youth level have put him on the radar of multiple top clubs who have been monitoring him for some time.
Premier League clubs keen on signing Louie Marsh
Everton, Crystal Palace, Brentford, and Southampton are all interested in the English youth international, who has massive potential. The Premier League quartet are all confirmed admirers of Marsh and would like to add him to their ranks.
All four clubs have been active in the ongoing transfer window, aiming to strengthen their squads while also working to retain their key players. They are looking at Marsh as someone who can help them in the short as well as the long run.
Sheffield United’s stance on Marsh’s future
For now, the 20-year-old can add depth to their attack and in the years to come, he can become a key figure in their first team. While Everton, Crystal Palace, Brentford, and Southampton are keen on his signature, none of them will be able to acquire his services as Sheffield have no intentions of selling him.
The Blades have added Ben Brereton-Diaz and Tom Cannon to their squad as they eye promotion to the top flight. While Marsh might not be a key figure in the team just yet, they do trust in his potential and want him around for as long as possible. They are considering letting him leave on a short loan spell, and League One is believed to the be most likely destination for the 20-year-old.