Manchester United will reportedly attempt to sign 21-year-old English international Adam Wharton in January by submitting a bid to Crystal Palace.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Adam Wharton is the subject of interest of Manchester United. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a holding midfielder, and they are lining up a January bid for the Crystal Palace powerhouse, albeit to lay the groundwork for a summer move. Meanwhile, the English international is also a target for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
The rise and rise of Adam Wharton
Adam Wharton has become a household name beyond England since joining Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers in January 2024. The Englishman established himself as a pivotal figure for the South London club from the get-go, and his exploits have helped him break into his national side.
The 21-year-old has made 50 appearances thus far for Crystal Palace while chipping in with six assists. Meanwhile, Wharton’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several European bigwigs. Premier League giants, in particular, are keen on signing the English international, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
A man in demand
It is surprising that the Crystal Palace target is still a target for Chelsea. However, the West London club’s interest has grown amid the injury concerns surrounding Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia. So, Wharton is a top target for Chelsea, with recent reports claiming the Blues are ready to intensify their efforts to sign the English international.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Adam Wharton makes sense. The Red Devils are keen on signing a holding midfielder due to Casemiro’s advancing age and Manuel Ugarte’s unconvincing displays since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain. So, Wharton is a viable target for Manchester United, with the struggling Premier League giants ready to submit a bid to test Crystal Palace’s resolve.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, Yves Bissouma has no future at the North London club, and Rodrigo Bentancur has entered the final 12 months of his contract. So, Tottenham can do with a new midfielder, and Wharton fits the bill. The Englishman’s age profile and potential make him an attractive target for the Lilywhites.
Meanwhile, the latest update has revealed that Manchester United’s bid will likely lay the groundwork for a summer move. As for Wharton’s stance, recent reports have claimed that the English international is keen on joining Liverpool. However, it will be interesting to see if Chelsea, Manchester United, or Tottenham can turn the 21-year-old English midfielder’s head before the Reds arrive on the scene.
