Wayne Rooney believes that Derby County youngster Malcolm Ebiowei has a "really bright future" ahead of himself amid reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.
According to a Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, United, who will get their pre-season preparations underway in a fortnight's time, and Crystal Palace are 'leading the race' to sign the highly-rated 18-year-old. He burst onto the scene this season after Rams boss Rooney was left with no choice but to blood several youngsters into the first-team picture at Pride Park.
Derby, whose future remains in serious doubt as they search for a new owner, were relegated from the Championship this season after being handed a 21-point deduction. Despite dropping down to League One, several youngsters made names for themselves upon their graduation to the first-team, with Ebiowei, who plays predominantly as a right-winger, often catching the eye.
