England’s U21 forward Noni Madueke seems to have a big decision in his hands this summer, with Bayern Munich competing with Leeds and Crystal Palace for his signature.
Madueke has exploded on stage at PSV this season and received his first invitation to Aidy Bothroyd’s squad at this month’s U21 European Championship.
He made his debut at that level against Portugal on Sunday, and while the defeat left England with no chance of qualifying, Madueke’s U21 arc was another step in the right direction for the 19-year-old.
Who are you? Noni Madueke.
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News of new interest in his signature comes from the Evening Standard, which says that Bayern, Palace and Leeds have all “obliterated feelings” about his availability.
Palace may have a special appeal to the versatile forward, given that this is where he started before joining Tottenham at the age of 12. But whether they could afford him is another matter; Madueke joined PSV from Spurs Academy in 2017 and is under contract until 2024.
Madueke has raised eyebrows with his Eredivisie performances this season, scoring seven goals and assisting another six. It caught Boothroyd’s attention, who did not hesitate to call him to U21 for Euro.
Noni Madueke 2020/2021: ⚽ 7 goals? ️ 6 assists
“This is really a rough diamond. He’s shooting it in, good morning!”
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Speaking before Madueke’s debut, Boothroyd said: “He has fitted in really well. He is a player’s force, technically very good, left-legged and likes to come in from the side of the pitch, from the right and go and link.
“He has a goal in him, he is very creative. He has a massive smile, a lovely kid. The boys have taken to him, as they would because he is a good player, he has that respect for what he has done at PSV. “
Whether he prefers a return to the Premier League or a transfer to the Bundesliga remains to be seen, but the Standard’s report indicates that he has already turned down the chance to join Manchester United – so all offers will probably have to be good.
