Adam Wharton will want to play Champions League in the near future, according to Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish.
Wharton has been a superstar in the Palace team that has enjoyed an incredible 2025.
Wharton is wanted by Man United
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Wharton is wanted by Man UnitedCredit: Getty
He joined the Eagles for £22m in January 2024 from Blackburn Rovers and has proved to be a steal.
The 21-year-old has cemented himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League and future England star.
He also helped Palace win the FA Cup last term and the Community Shield to kick-off this season.
Multiple reports claim Manchester United are plotting a £60million bid next summer.
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This could be as a replacement for Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro, who both could leave Ruben Amorim's squad.
Palace co-owner Parish joined Henry Winter and Sean Custis on Sunday Edition and spoke about Wharton's future.
He told talkSPORT: “I think Adam at some point will want to play either in the Champions League with us, if we can make that happen, or probably with another club.
“He's an extraordinary talent. I think right now, and I can't speak for Adam, but I think he's focused on his time at Crystal Palace.
“He had a broken season last season with the groin issues that he had that a lot of young players get.
“I think this season he's completely focused on putting the games in, getting in the England squad, being a regular for us, and making sure that he can show that Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Sunday. It's a difficult programme for us right now.
Steve Parish joined talkSPORT on Sunday
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Parish joined talkSPORT on SundayCredit: Steve Parish
“I think he's very committed to the club. I don't know where all this stuff comes from."
Asked directly about the £60m Man United links, Parish added: “If Manchester United want Adam Wharton, that's nothing surprising really about that.
"The fact of the matter is he's got a long contract to run. There's no pressure on us to do it, and I don't think there's any real pressure from the player either.”
Wharton will still have two years left on his contract at the end of the season.
Wharton at Man United?
United could turn to Wharton after being priced out of a move for Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
The Seagulls wanted £115m for the midfielder that saw them drop their interest.
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Wharton has become a vital member of Palace's team and one of the best Premier League midfielders
The 21-year-old already has the seal of approval from United legend Rio Ferdinand, who compared him to Michael Carrick.
He said on his YouTube channel: "We've been talking about Baleba, he's been the hot topic for the last month or so, but before that,Adam Whartonwas one of the guys I was saying.
"He's the nearest to a Michael Carrick type, who's a controller, who can play, who plays forward from that deeper line position at times.
"He can be an eight if you need him to be and can run on at times if need be, but he's more of a conductor and can control things.
"I watched him in a couple of games last season against big teams like Man City and Liverpool, and he looks unfazed.
"He looks ready for a big occasion.
"He enjoys pressure, can play under pressure, and the game kind of slows down when the ball is around him.
"I love him. I think he's a fantastic footballer."
Ruben Amorim
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Amorim is believed to be targeting Wharton in the summerCredit: Getty
Adam Wharton and England
Wharton was a surprise omission from Thomas Tuchel's latest Three Lions squad, despite his form for Palace.
On his exclusion, the Eagles star said:
"He just gave me a message saying I'm playing well, I'm close and I deserve to be there but he's going to stick with the same team.
"That's football, I'm not too fussed about that.
"I can take the time off, go see my grandparents, and it's not the end of the world as there's another camp next month.
"My focus is on Palace and if that goes well then England is just a bonus.
“Nothing is expected. England have some top players and he's got a lot of players to choose from.
"No matter who he picks, someone is not going to get in and there will be a fuss about it.
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"I can't sit here and cry about it, this is football and I'm happy playing for Palace and getting minutes.
"I'll keep knocking on the door and if I'm in, I'm in and if not, I'll carry on."