Manchester United have been linked with Adam Wharton and Andy Mitten has explained why his agent could help push a move to Old Trafford.
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Andy Mitten provides latest Adam Wharton and Man Utd update
Wharton has a price tag of £70m this summer if he is to leave Palace, and Andy Mitten has explained why he could end up at Old Trafford.
In the latest episode of the Talk of The Devils podcast, Mitten gave a new update on interest in Wharton.
“Manchester United are still monitoring Baleba,” Mitten said.
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“As for Wharton, he’s seen as a more realistic option, not from inside the club, but his situation fits, with his agent based in Manchester and him being a Lancashire lad.”
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Man United have already worked with Adam Wharton’s agent
Wharton’s agent is James Featherstone of OmniSports who, as Mitten points out, hails from Lancashire and is based in Manchester.
Interestingly, United have already worked with OmniSports through former player Chris Smalling.
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Smalling signed with Omnisports in 2017 during his time with United. Two years later, Smalling joined Roma on loan and then signed with the Italian club permanently.
If United do make a move for Wharton this summer, transfer chiefs will be working with Featherstone and OmniSports to finalise a deal.
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