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Manchester United are interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.
According to CaughtOffside, they will face competition from clubs like Chelsea and Real Madrid. The 22-year-old is highly rated in England, and he has a bright future. He has already established himself as one of the finest midfielders in the Premier League, and he will only improve with coaching and experience.
He has been hailed as “excellent” by Pep Guardiola.
Adam Wharton will cost a premium
However, Crystal Palace will demand €100 million for the player, and that could be a major problem. Manchester United have already invested in Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. They could use another player who can control the tempo of the game and protect the team defensively. However, they are likely to be priced out of a move for the English midfielder.
Wharton has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace in recent months. He could be attracted to the idea of joining a bigger club. Manchester United will be able to provide him with Champions League football and the platform to fight for trophies.
SOLNA, SWEDEN - AUGUST 1: Michael Carrick head coach of Manchester United during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Atletico de Madrid at Strawberry Arena on August 1, 2026 in Solna, Sweden.
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Can Man United get the Wharton deal done?
It will be interesting to see if they are prepared to test the resolve of the London club with an attractive offer before the window closes. Someone like Wharton could take the Manchester United midfield to a whole new level. They will be hoping to do well next season and fight for trophies. They need top-quality players in order to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to add more control in the middle of the park, and it is no surprise that they are keen on the Crystal Palace star. However, they will not be able to offer him Champions League football next season, and that could be a problem when it comes to attracting elite talents.
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