Manchester United can sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze for £60 million
Manchester United should be fully backed by INEOS to implement sweeping changes to their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window. After a dismal Premier League campaign, the club desperately needs high-quality reinforcements to reverse their fortunes. The lacklustre performances this season have been a major source of frustration for fans, and decisive action is needed if United are to mount a serious resurgence next year.
According to The Sun, United are interested in signing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, a move that now seems more plausible following a reported green light from Palace manager Oliver Glasner. Eze has been instrumental in Palace’s strong season, even guiding them to the FA Cup final, and has caught the attention of several top clubs. Crucially, the attacking midfielder has a £60 million release clause in his contract, making him an attainable target for the Red Devils.
Reports also suggest that Glasner is open to the transfer, recognising that selling Eze could provide the funds needed for Palace to reshape their own squad. For United, securing a player of Eze’s calibre, creative, versatile, and Premier League-proven, could be a major step forward in rebuilding a more dynamic and effective attack under Ruben Amorim.
In terms of numbers, Eze has contributed steadily for Crystal Palace this season. The attacking midfielder has scored four goals in 30 Premier League appearances during the 2024/25 campaign, averaging 0.15 goals per 90 minutes. More notably, his total goal contributions—12 goals and assists combined—translate to 0.46 goal involvements per 90 minutes. His non-penalty expected goals (xG) per 90 minutes stands at 0.25, reflecting his consistent involvement in Palace’s attacking build-up and chance creation.
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Signing Eberechi Eze for £60 million could prove to be a masterstroke for Manchester United. At 26, the Crystal Palace midfielder offers a rare blend of creativity, flair, and positional versatility, capable of dictating play as a No. 10 or operating effectively from wide areas. His tally of 11 goals and six assists last season underlines his ability to unlock defences, something United have sorely lacked this campaign with just 40 goals scored in the league.
Eze’s composure in possession, elite dribbling, and threat from set-pieces make him an ideal fit for the high-tempo, fluid football that Ruben Amorim aims to introduce at Old Trafford. With a contract running until 2026, the £60 million price tag seems more than reasonable for a Premier League-proven talent entering his prime. Beyond squad depth, Eze would inject the kind of creative spark and attacking unpredictability that could reignite United’s push for Champions League qualification.