After impressing at Derby County, Malcolm Ebiowei could be about to become Erik ten Hag’s first signing at Manchester United.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ebiowei is expected to join a Premier League club and United and Crystal Palace are currently leading the race for his signature
But outside of those with a keen interest in the Championship, United and Palace fans might be unaware of who Ebiowei actually is. We’ve brought you the lowdown on the talented teenager.
His career so far
Born in September 2003, Ebiowei joined Chelsea at the age of five after being spotted at their pre-academy development centre.
He moved to Arsenal in 2015 and starred for their Under-16s before making his Under-18s debut at the age of 15 in August 2019. But the Gunners reportedly had issues with his work ethic and didn’t offer him a scholarship with the club
After being released, Ebiowei had a trial with West Ham and was linked with Everton before heading to Rangers in February 2020. He spent his time at Ibrox playing with the Under-18s and B team and then returned to England with Derby in September 2021.
Signed with the view of being a Derby youth player, Ebiowei scored seven goals in seven Under-18 Premier League appearances, including a hat-trick in a 5-1 win over Leeds.
The 18-year-old also made five appearances for their Under-23s before Derby manager Wayne Rooney promoted him to the first team.
Ebiowei came off the bench to make his senior debut against Hull City in February 2022 and ended up with 16 Championship appearances during Derby’s heroic but ultimately failed attempt at survival.
During those matches, he notched up his first senior goal against Blackpool in the penultimate game of the season. He also assisted one in that 2-0 win, his second of two senior assists in 2021-22.
But he looks set to leave Derby when his contract expires at the end of June 2022. Alongside United, Crystal Palace, Monaco, RB Leipzig, Tottenham, Leeds and Newcastle have also been linked with him.
At international level, Ebiowei has previously played for the Netherlands Under-15s and England Under-16s but he is also eligible to play for Nigeria should he choose to.
Johnny-on-the-spot for his first senior goal! 🎯
And look at the smile on @malcolmebiowei‘s face 😁#DCFC pic.twitter.com/eKzhrnsXNk
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) May 1, 2022
Where does he play?
Ebiowei is a versatile attacker. At youth level, he often played as an attacking…
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