Manchester United eye Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton as transfer alternative

Manchester United are considering a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as Ruben Amorim pushes for new signings before the transfer window closes. Reports from TalkSPORT suggest that Wharton has been identified as a potential target after United pulled out of talks for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba due to the Seagulls demanding an extraordinary £120 million fee.

Wharton has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young midfielders in the Premier League. The 21-year-old featured in 45 matches for Crystal Palace last season, providing six assists and showing the kind of technical ability and vision that have made him a standout performer at Selhurst Park. His impressive form has not only strengthened Palace’s midfield but also earned him international recognition. Wharton has already made his debut for the senior England side and appeared three times for the England U21s, underlining his rapid development and growing importance on the national stage.

For Manchester United, the search for midfield reinforcements has become a priority under Ruben Amorim. With Casemiro approaching the twilight of his career, the squad needs an injection of youth, energy, and long-term stability in the middle of the park. Wharton’s ability to read the game, recycle possession, and contribute to attacking transitions makes him an appealing option. Unlike the inflated price tag attached to Baleba, Wharton is reportedly valued between £50 and £60 million, a figure that, while significant, represents a more attainable and realistic investment for a club eager to strengthen without overspending.

However, United are not the only club keeping close tabs on Wharton. Over the past six months, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have also expressed serious interest in the midfielder. Both clubs see him as a player capable of thriving at the highest level, and their involvement could spark a competitive transfer battle in the final weeks of the window. Palace are in no rush to sell, especially with Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi already expected to depart, meaning the Eagles will only sanction Wharton’s exit if their valuation is fully met.

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The coming weeks could therefore be decisive for both Wharton and Manchester United. Amorim has made it clear he wants reinforcements, and if United are serious about competing on multiple fronts this season, they may need to accelerate their pursuit. For Wharton, the possibility of moving to Old Trafford, Anfield, or even the Allianz Arena represents a huge opportunity to take his career to the next level. At just 20 years old, he is already being courted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, a testament to his talent, maturity, and potential.

One thing is certain: Adam Wharton has become one of the hottest prospects in English football, and his future will be closely watched as the transfer window edges toward its conclusion.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.