According to Prominent Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano there is a genius Manchester United and Crystal Palace swap transfer deal that both clubs would relish in the works as the players in question are both outcasts in their respective teams.

A Premier League player-swap deal that could benefit all parties involved is being considered as the new season approaches.

Although the Premier League season is just days away, clubs still have time to finalize their summer transfer business until the window closes at the end of the month.

With only three weeks left, clubs must start wrapping up their remaining deals before focusing entirely on the eagerly anticipated 2024/25 season in England.

Manchester United was expected to have an active summer, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly planning significant changes to the squad.

It was suggested before the transfer window opened that United would entertain offers for nearly the entire first-team squad following a disappointing Premier League campaign.

While some players have been sold and others released after their contracts expired, more moves could still happen.

Key players United had hoped to offload remain at the club, including Jadon Sancho, who has been strongly linked with an exit.

Reports from Football Insider indicate that discussions with Paris Saint-Germain are ongoing regarding a potential transfer for Sancho.

Harry Maguire is another player who has been rumored to be on his way out for some time. Although there have been mixed reports about his future in recent months, TEAMtalk reported last month that Manchester United are still ‘willing to sell’ the defender before the summer transfer window closes. The club is seeking ‘the right price’ for Maguire, but what if a player swap deal were to be proposed?

With the arrival of Leny Yoro, the excitement surrounding Lisandro Martínez’s return, and Jonny Evans extending his stay, Manchester United have room to move Harry Maguire on.

Even if they were to sell the England international for cash, they won’t come close to recouping the staggering £80 million they paid five years ago. So why not consider a swap deal that guarantees they get a player they need?

Crystal Palace are currently drawing a lot of transfer attention, with Michael Olise already moving on to Bayern Munich.

Eberechi Eze and Marc Guéhi are also attracting interest from other Premier League clubs, and after Euro 2024, it’s expected that a deal for Guéhi will be finalized soon.

Newcastle United are aggressively pursuing Guéhi, and his departure would be a significant loss for the Eagles. If a deal for the England defender goes through, Palace will need a reliable replacement.

A fellow international like Maguire would be a strong addition for Oliver Glasner’s side, and the move could provide the 31-year-old with the fresh start he needs after a challenging few seasons at Old Trafford.

While a move for Maguire to Selhurst Park makes sense for both clubs and the player, who might United look to bring in the other direction? Erik ten Hag still has several players who could be on their way out this summer, and one of them is Casemiro.

Last month, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Brazilian’s departure remains a “concrete possibility” this window, with a Saudi Arabian club “still in contact” over a potential move.

United are open to selling Casemiro to fund a new midfielder, so they would need a like-for-like swap. They are currently considering a move for Sander Berge from relegated Burnley, but it would cost them £30 million to persuade the Clarets to sell.

Cheick Doucouré from Crystal Palace could be a smart option for United in this proposed player-swap. The Mali international had his 2023/24 season cut short due to an Achilles injury, but his previous campaign was strong performance-wise.

During the 2022/23 season, Doucouré made more interceptions (1.6) than Casemiro (1.2) per 90 minutes and was dribbled past significantly less often on average (0.7) per 90 compared to Casemiro’s 1.6.

Additionally, Doucouré’s passing accuracy was higher than Casemiro’s, with 83.6 percent compared to the United player’s 78.5 percent.