“He’d be an excellent signing” – Crystal Palace eyeing transfer swoop for on-loan Sheffield United star: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Morgan Gibbs-White has been in fine form so far this campaign, with the on-loan Sheffield United star firing in the goals and picking up the assists at will.

With the Blades battling near the top of the table – and vying for a play-off spot – they have needed their players to produce some moments of magic for them along the way and the Wolves man has certainly done just that.

The youngster has thrived in his role with the Blades and they will not be too keen to let him leave at the end of the season.

They might be resigned to doing so though, with a multitude of other clubs now lining up to sign him on a permanent basis. One of those clubs is Crystal Palace, as reported by TeamTalk, with the side desperate to add to their ranks in the summer.

Patrick Vieira has already taken to raiding the Championship for its best talent to strengthen his side and it looks as though Gibbs-White might be the latest. With other sides chasing him though, would a move to the Eagles be the best port of call? Would it work out for him there? We asked some of our writers for their verdict…

Alfie Burns

He’d be an excellent signing.

This season has felt like a real breakout campaign for Gibbs-White.

Yes, we knew about his talent before Wolves loaned him to Sheffield United, but he’s got himself really fit and is influencing nearly every game he plays in.

Eight goals and seven assists is a superb return, whilst Gibbs-White’s work off the ball also encourage you that he will be making it at the top level.

Palace would be getting their