Adam Wharton has been linked with Manchester United
Adam Wharton has been linked with Manchester United
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United’s Premier League season got up and running with
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo started the match while Benjamin Sesko’s debut came as a second-half substitute, but Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal took all three points back to London.
United continue to look for new faces to add to Ruben Amorim’s squad, with
Interest in Wharton comes after it was reported that a move for with United relaxed about the situation and happy to delay the move until next year.
There is also the small matter of sales to discuss with Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia all expected to depart before the window closes.
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If Man United maintain their interest, they may face a lengthy queue of suitors ready to make an offer next year.
According to The Athletic, Brighton acknowledge that, given the timing and the likelihood of a bidding war, this would be the ideal moment to sell.
Hurzeler, who was asked about what he is looking for from Baleba this season, told reporters: "Making the next step - getting more mature in decision-making, getting more mature regarding game management, being more consistent in the performances that we expect from him."
If he hits those targets, Baleba is set to become one of the standout transfer stories of the summer 2026 window.
But as it stands, The Athletic add that Brighton has no intention to sell, doesn’t need to sell, and will only consider it if the price and circumstances are favorable.
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Besides interest in Jadon Sancho, AS Roma have reportedly also made contact for Malacia.
Taking to X to provide an update, Fabrizio Romano wrote: "During talks with Man United for Sancho (no green light yet from Jadon), Roma also ask for Malacia deal conditions.
"Tyrell, keen on the move; Besiktas also interested in the Dutch left back."
Tyrell Malacia of Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)
AC Milanare reportedly keen to strike a €35m (£30.2m) deal for Hojlund.
The striker, who was left out of Ruben Amorim's squad on Sunday, is expected to leave the club if the right offer arrives.
Milan are one of the interested sides, although they are also said to be considering Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic as an alternative.
The Athletic journalist David Ornstein has quashed any chance of United pulling off a move for Wharton this summer.
"They've been linked to the likes of [Martin] Hjulmand at Sporting Lisbon and Adam Wharton at Crystal Palace," he told NBC Sports on Sunday. "I'm not sure those are likely to come to fruition at this moment in time; they want to get players out of here."
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace during the 2025 FA Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
According to the Daily Mail, Man United are among three Premier League clubs showing interest in Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins.
Reports suggest that interest in the Irish defender is 'surging,' though Brentford are expected to resist any attempts to lure him away. For United, however, any new signings are likely to depend on player departures from the current squad.
New manager, and fellow Irishman, Keith Andrews praised the former Wolves defender, calling him 'a natural leader.'
BARCELOS, PORTUGAL - JULY 25: Nathan Collins of Brentford reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Gil Vicente and Brentford at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos on July 25, 2025 in Barcelos, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)