Malcolm Ebiowei snubbed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before signing for Crystal Palace, according to reports.
The teenage talent has agreed a deal with Patrick Vieira's Eagles, who are expected to officially announce the deal shortly, beating off transfer interest from United, Tottenham and French side Monaco.
And the Sun claim promising winger Ebiowei ignored a text from new Red Devils boss ten Hag and several calls from assistant Steve McClaren before putting pen to paper with the south London side.
Although Sportsmail understands United were interested in the 18-year-old amid strong links to Old Trafford they did not fully pursue a move, with Spurs the main rivals for his signature.