Real Madrid are in the race for Manchester United target Adam Wharton this summer
Manchester United’s new season started just like the last one, disappointing and without any special spark. In the very first match of the Premier League, Arsenal beat United 1-0, and the team’s confidence was again in question. The game looked good in the first few minutes, but a mistake by Altay Bayindir spoiled everything, and Riccardo Calafiori scored a goal with a header.
After that, United tried. Benjamin Sesko came on the field, Bryan Mbeumo created two chances, but David Raya saved one, and the other went out wide. Last season, the Red Devils finished 15th in the league, lost the Europa League final to Tottenham, and now this time they are not participating in any European tournament. The biggest concern among all this is the midfield, where Casemiro is now old and a new defensive midfielder is urgently needed.
The Adam Wharton story and growing competition
Real Madrid recently lost out to Arsenal for Martin Zubimendi, and now they are reported to have made Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton their top target, as per Spanish media AS. Xabi Alonso is looking for a player who can control the pace of the game, and the 21-year-old defensive midfielder could play that role in his eyes. However, Palace have made it clear they won’t let Wharton go for less than €80m. Meanwhile, Manchester United are also growing interested in the player as the club have already failed to sign Brighton’s Carlos Baleba.
Real Madrid are in the race for Manchester United target Adam Wharton this summer.
Adam Wharton (Via X)
It won’t be easy for United to bring the Englishman in as the biggest club in the world; Real Madrid are also after him, and it is difficult for any player to turn down an offer from Madrid. Liverpool have also been linked to the reports from AS, which have increased the pressure on United. Palace are also in a special position as they recently sold Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, and Marc Guehi is in the final year of his contract.
In such a situation, the club would not want to let go of a young and effective midfielder like Wharton without a big offer. Considering all this, this transfer is not easy for United, but it requires patience and a big investment.
Manchester United should definitely focus on Adam Wharton. Casemiro is now losing his pace and energy, and the team desperately need a midfielder who can take over in the defensive midfield role. Real Madrid’s interest makes this deal more difficult, but if United back out, they will again make the same mistake as in the case of Baleba.
Wharton’s arrival will bring both stability and future to the midfield. Palace’s valuation of €80m is a bit high, but it is understandable given their situation, as they have already lost Eze, and there is uncertainty over Guehi as well. The question is whether United are willing to spend so much. Such investments are necessary if the club have to return to the top again, and Wharton could be the right step in that direction. However, our club still need to raise revenue and sell our out-of-favour players, and we don’t see this deal happening in the remaining days of the transfer window.
However, in the upcoming transfer windows, United will obviously face a big obstacle in the name of Real Madrid. The Los Blancos are the most successful club in history, and playing for them is definitely a pride and a priority for any player. Moreover. Alonso’s club also have got the money to get through the deal. So, while the Englishman can be a huge signing for us, there are problems that we might have to face to secure his signature. Meanwhile, Adrien Rabiot is set to be offered to Manchester United this summer.