Man Utd set to rival Tottenham for England international as Fabrizio Romano reveals transfer plan

Manchester United are interested in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze but will face competition from Tottenham and other teams for his signature, according to reports.

The 26-year-old had a fantastic 2023/24 campaign, which earned him a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad, and was linked with a number of sides over the summer, but ultimately stayed at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish said he was “surprised” that no side activated Eze’s release clause in the summer.

As confirmed by the journalist Fabrizio RomanoEze’s release clause of around £60m will be triggered again in 2025 and Man Utd are in the mix to sign him.

Romano has revealed that Man Utd are “keeping a close eye” on Eze ahead of the January transfer window, while he has “always been prized by Tottenham”.

He claims Man Utd “want to invest in a new winger” in 2025 and the Palace star is one of the players “they have been looking at”, although he is not the only player on their list.

Romano also adds that most of Eze’s release clause ten he will be paid upfront if a club decides to activate him, meaning Man Utd will have to spend a “huge amount” to sign him in January or at the end of the season.

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Man Utd, Tottenham interested in Eberechi Eze

Man Utd are keen to strengthen in a number of areas in 2025 and sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that they will look to sign a new winger.

This is partly because those behind the scenes at Old Trafford do not see Antony as good enough to feature regularly in the team.

The Brazil international was signed for £86m (including add-ons) in the summer of 2022, and Erik ten Hag played a big part in bringing him to the Red Devils.

But Antony has not lived up to his price tag and scored just one goal in the Premier League last season. Now, he is behind Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho in the pecking order.

Eze is among the Man Utd winger’s targets, but as mentioned, Tottenham remain very interested in the Palace star and are seriously considering a move for him in 2025.

A lot would have to happen for Spurs to sign Eze in January, including player sales, but Ange Postecoglou’s side are “looking at possibilities of how to bring him to north London”, according to TEAMtalk sources.

A move to Tottenham at the end of the season is the most likely outcome for Eze as things stand, but Man Utd could scupper their plans if they make a move.

Erik ten Hag is running out of time at Man Utd

While Man Utd are doing their due diligence on transfer targets, the board’s main focus is currently on their managerial situation.

Ten Hag remain under huge pressure at Old Trafford and, as previously reported, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to sack the Dutch manager.

Ratcliffe is in no rush to destroy Ten Hag and will wait until a suitable replacement is found, handing over control of the situation to Dan Ashworth, Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada.

Ten Hag has been told that Man Utd’s next two games will be crucial in determining his immediate future. The Red Devils play Brentford at Old Trafford on October 19, before traveling to Turkey to face Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce on the 24th.

Thomas Tuchel remains at the top of Man Utd’s list of managerial targets, although he is heavily linked with the England job.

We understand that Massimiliano Allegri, Graham Potter, Gareth Southgate and Eddie Howe have also been discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy.

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