The explosive Man United and Crystal Palace transfer swap deal that could rock the summer window

Manchester United are staring down the barrel of a high-pressure transfer window following their worst season in 51 years.

After finishing just three places above the relegation zone, a major overhaul of players is expected at Old Trafford. Recent reports state that United will consider offers for ‘any player’ this summer as they seriously consider their options moving forwards. A number of sources claim that those under contract at the club have been informed that no one is 100 percent guaranteed to be at the club next season.

Amid these pending major changes in Manchester, the Red Devils are scouring the market for top talent to boost their ranks ahead of fans will hope is a much better 2025/26 season.

While multiple areas need improvement, one of their main focuses is on their attack. United scored just 44 Premier League goals this season, 42 less than rivals and newly-crowned champions Liverpool. Only Everton and the three relegated clubs found the net fewer times than Ruben Amorim’s side this season.

Manchester United eye Eberechi Eze in attacking overhaul plan

United have wasted no time in entering talks over new signings ahead of the summer window. They have already set their sights on Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap, with talks said to be progressing for both players. The Red Devils are interested in another Premier League forward as well, in Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

According to ESPN, United are showing interest in both Eze and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as they plan a full attacking overhaul. Palace have been in the transfer spotlight for a while now, as the likes of Eze and Marc Guehi continue to attract attention.

The Eagles’ stunning season which saw them lift their first ever major trophy only further highlights the talent in their team. Eze is wanted by multiple clubs and while he has a release clause of £68 million in place, Football Insider reported earlier in May that Palace could accept a bid below that figure.

Man United could propose Crystal Palace swap deal

Oliver Glasner does not want to see his key players leave this summer, naturally. After ending the season on such a high, rival clubs are showing interest in the top stars who made the cogs turn this campaign. Eze’s current contract runs until 2027, so as things stand, they aren’t under pressure to cash in. However, United could table an offer that could work in all parties’ favours.

Last year, ahead of the January transfer window, CaughtOffside reported Palace’s interest in signing Antony from Old Trafford. The Brazilian has had a tricky time at Old Trafford but his loan move to Real Betis has reignited his season and he has gone from struggling to find a club to give him the time of day, to having multiple interested parties.

In the right system, Antony flourishes, and he has proven that at both Betis and former club Ajax. Palace were keen on signing the Brazilian winger before, they could resurrect their interest, especially if they need to find a replacement for Eze. Although, if United were to offer Antony as a sweetener in a potential Eze deal, they would likely have to throw a decent cash offer into the mix as well.

Football Insider reports that the 26-year-old is unlikely to change his mind on leaving Selhurst Park, despite their FA Cup triumph. Palace are ‘braced’ to lose him, as well as potentially Guehi. The only sticking point for United is whether they can compete with other clubs for his signature, having failed to qualify for European football next season.