Florentino Perez
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This summer promises to be one of the most defining in recent Manchester United history, with new boss Ruben Amorim tasked with a major squad overhaul after a disastrous Premier League campaign.
The stakes are clear – Champions League qualification is not just desirable, it’s essential.
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Both for financial reasons and to convince elite talent to join the project at Old Trafford.
Failure to finish in the top four has already limited United’s pull in the market in recent years.
Repeating that mistake could again leave them trailing their European rivals, not least Real Madrid.
The European giants who are now also embarking on a mini rebuild of their own under incoming head coach Xabi Alonso.
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Madrid have already beaten United to one highly-rated target, with Bournemouth’s breakout centre-back Dean Huijsen expected to become Alonso’s first signing at the Bernabeu.
The 20-year-old has excelled in the Premier League and was being tracked by United throughout the season before Madrid stepped in decisively.
Now, another name of interest to United – with links stretching back to July 2024, is firmly on Real Madrid’s radar, as they begin intensifying their scouting missions in England.
Real Madrid send scouts to watch Adam Wharton
According to the Daily Mail’s Jack Gaughan, Real Madrid “adore” Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and have recently sent scouts to monitor his performances closely.
The 20-year-old has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League’s midfield engine room.
Wharton remains on United’s shortlist, as INEOS look to revamp the midfield department this summer.
He is expected to fetch a fee in the region of £60 million should Palace decide to cash in this summer.
Liverpool are also monitoring the situation, ensuring United face stiff domestic competition as well.
Wharton’s growing profile and Real Madrid’s interest only add pressure on United to act decisively in the market.
More importantly, to secure Champions League football next week in Bilbao.
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