Blackpool head coach Steve Bruce has expressed his desire to sign Crystal Palace winger Malcolm Ebiowei on loan this summer.
The versatile attacking player is seeking to reinvigorate his career after an unsuccessful loan spell with Oxford United last term.
The Tangerines have already secured the services of Danny Imray from Selhurst Park ahead of the new campaign.
According to Alan Nixon, they are reportedly keen to resume their negotiations with Crystal Palace regarding a potential move for Ebiowei.
Blackpool Eye Premier League Talent
It has been a summer of meticulous transfer activity at Bloomfield Road, as Steve Bruce attempts to assemble a squad capable of a strong campaign.
Having seen the likes of Sonny Carey, Jake Beesley, and Rob Apter leave the Lancashire coast, incomings have become a necessity.
The 2024/25 season was one of relative stability for Blackpool, as they recorded a comfortable ninth-place finish in EFL League One.
In their attempt to challenge for promotion next time around, Blackpool have brought in a mixture of EFL experience and youthful promise. George Honeyman, Niall Ennis, and goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell are notable acquisitions.
Having already convinced 21-year-old Danny Imray to join from Palace, Steve Bruce would be delighted to reunite him with Ebiowei.
Ebiowei Ready for New Challenge
Malcolm Ebiowei made the move to the Premier League club in 2022 following his departure from Derby County.
Since then, he has embarked on various loan moves to clubs like Hull City, Oxford United and Belgian club RW Molenbeek Brussels.
Despite showing off endless attacking promise, the 21-year-old has so far failed to convert his potential into tangible output.
Ironically, his only senior career goal to date came in a win at Bloomfield Road for Derby.
His opportunities were limited last season, as he returned from a season-long loan at Oxford United at the midway point.
A move to League One Blackpool could be the ideal platform for Ebiowei to reignite his career with regular playing time under a manager who rates him highly.
Crystal Palace Preparing for European Football
The approaching season is set to be a historic one for Crystal Palace, having secured a coveted spot in European competition, courtesy of winning their first ever major trophy.
The FA Cup winners are currently set to compete in the Europa Conference League, after they were controversially demoted from the Europa League due to a multi-club ownership breach.
As they wait to hear the verdict of their appeal against the decision, Oliver Glasner is busy in the background assembling a squad capable of competing on various fronts.
With the league and a European competition to fight for, as well as an FA Cup title to defend next season, squad depth has never been more important at Selhurst Park.
Playing opportunities for fringe players at Palace, such as Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who is being strongly linked with Rangers, and Ebiowei are likely to be more plentiful next season compared to previous years.
With regular Thursday and weekend matches ahead, Palace might be reluctant to diminish their options ahead of a long-awaited European adventure.
