Report: Crystal Palace now wary of Man United bidding for Oliver Glasner favourite, could move for £20m talent
01/27/2025 07:50 AM
Crystal Palace travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United this Sunday.
The Eagles could move back ahead of the Red Devils in the Premier League with a victory – having slipped down to 13th after losing to Brentford and Manchester United winning at Fulham.
| Position | Team | PlayedMP | WonW | DrawnD | LostL | ForGF | AgainstGA | DiffGD | PointsPts |
| 13 | Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 30 | -4 | 27 |
In the meantime – however – Crystal Palace and Manchester United could be involved in some transfer business as we approach the February 3rd deadline, with Tyrick Mitchell and El Hadji Malick Diouf in the spotlight.
Crystal Palace wary of Manchester United bidding for Tyrick Mitchell
A story from The Sun now states that Crystal Palace are wary of Manchester United submitting a bid for the England international.
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Manchester United are trying to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce as Ruben Amorim aims to find a new left wing-back this winter, although the Red Devils are yet to agree a fee with the Serie A side, despite verbally agreeing terms with the Denmark international himself.
As a result, The Sun believe Crystal Palace are fearful of Manchester United moving for Mitchell instead, who has started all 23 Premier League games under Oliver Glasner so far this season.
ESPN add that Manchester United have already asked about Mitchell, and Wolves No.3 Rayan Ait-Nouri, in case a move for Dorgu collapses.
Crystal Palace could decide to make new El Hadji Malick Diouf move as a result
The Sun add that Manchester United’s interest in Mitchell could spark a new bid for Slavia Prague No.12 El Hadji Malick Diouf, who is valued at £20m.
Crystal Palace have already seen a £12.5m bid rejected for the Senegal international as Glasner searches for a more attack-minded player down the left.
The Sun add that Brighton are now speaking to Slavia Prague about Diouf – who wants regular playing time – another reason why Crystal Palace could submit a new bid.
