Former Wes Brown believes Manchester United should consider a move for Adam Wharton, claiming the Crystal Palace midfielder would be an ideal long-term partner for Kobbie Mainoo in the centre of the pitch.
Brown, who won multiple major honours during his time at Old Trafford, has been impressed by Wharton’s rapid rise since the midfielder’s move to Palace. The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in the Premier League after adapting quickly to top-flight football.
Speaking about Manchester United’s midfield future, Brown suggested the club should prioritise building around Mainoo and look for a technically gifted partner capable of controlling games from deeper areas.
Wharton first attracted widespread attention during his breakthrough at Blackburn Rovers before earning a move to Palace. Since arriving at Selhurst Park, he has quickly gained a reputation for his composure on the ball, progressive passing and ability to dictate play from midfield.
‘I love Adam. When we played Palace the other day I made myself have a good look at him and he is so good on the ball,’ Brown told Metro via BetMGM.
‘That would be a great asset for the club. He would cost a lot of money but it will be tough for Crystal Palace to keep another of their top players. But that position does need filling. Him and Kobbie could be a great partnership.’
I just look at Adam Wharton and he’s very good on the ball, very athletic, very complete,’ Brown said.
‘With the quality of players they have had, Palace should be mid-table at least. You look at Eze at Arsenal and Guehi at Man City now and he is really showing what he is all about. Wharton can hopefully do the same.’
Is Wharton ready for United?
There is still debate about whether Wharton is ready to make the jump to a club with the expectations of Manchester United.
The midfielder has impressed technically, but he remains relatively inexperienced at the highest level. Playing for United brings significantly greater scrutiny, pressure and responsibility than performing in a developing Palace side.
While his passing range and intelligence are widely praised, some observers believe Wharton would still need time to prove he can consistently influence matches against the league’s elite opponents. Physical durability, defensive awareness and leadership are areas that typically develop with experience.
Even so, many scouts and analysts view Wharton as one of England’s most promising midfield prospects. His ability to control possession and progress the ball from deep positions is a skill set that modern top teams increasingly prioritise.
For now, Brown’s suggestion reflects a broader conversation about Manchester United’s long-term midfield structure — and whether Wharton could eventually become the ideal partner to help Mainoo anchor the club’s next generation.
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