Manchester United appear to be nearing a sensational swap deal in which they could offload an unwanted star in exchange for a top transfer target.
Following his strained relations with former Man United manager Erik ten Hag and the locker room drama that ensued, Rashford was quickly disposed of by new manager Ruben Amorim, who didn’t seem to see a place for the Englishman in his new setup.
Since beginning his loan at Aston Villa in January, Rashford appears to have revitalised his career, clearly improving his form.
As a result, numerous clubs have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Rashford on a permanent deal, with Crystal Palace allegedly coming to the table, as noted by The Peoples Person.
What may give Palace an edge in the race to sign Rashford is a valuable bargaining chip that United may greatly appreciate.
“As Amorim seeks to do away with attackers who do not fit into his 3-4-3 system – such as Rashford – the United boss has allegedly identified Palace’s Eberechi Eze as a ‘serious’ target for the summer window,” Sports Mole explained.
“With Palace keen on Rashford and United keen on Eze, the door could swing open for an audacious part-exchange deal this summer, which would hugely benefit Man United in their current financial state.”
“The Red Devils may have to pay around £20m on top of Rashford given that Palace apparently value Eze at around £60m, but if the Eagles resign themselves to losing the playmaker, that transaction is one where everyone wins,” the report read.
“However, Man United could be forced to fend off interest from Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur to win the race for Eze, and the Citizens’ greater chance of securing Champions League football next term could put them at the head of the queue,” the article concluded, thereby acknowledging the one issue that could stand in the way of a potentially game changing swap deal.
In addition to being viewed as a player who could fit in well with Amorim’s playing style, Eze has proven to be a highly capable player given his performances for Palace.
Last season, Eze burst onto the scene with 11 goals and four assists in 27 Premier League matches. While only scoring three goals this season, Eze has already managed to provide eight assists in the league. He was particularly impactful in Palace’s League Cup campaign this season, scoring twice and providing three assists in just four games. (Sofascore)
Ultimately, a swap deal would be a massive win for United – not only would they be able to offload a problematic player, but they would receive a potentially highly beneficial star in return.
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Mathew Cohen
A faithful Manchester United supporter, Mathew has worked as a football writer and analyst for SB Nation, FanSided, and now The Peoples Person. Mathew’s heroes include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sir Alex Ferguson, all of whom played their part in creating some special childhood memories.
