Overview
- Reports say Manchester United have identified a new central midfielder as their primary need under Rúben Amorim.
- Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba feature on United’s shortlist, with Anderson described as top of the list due to perceived affordability and versatility.
- Football Insider reports United are unlikely to land their preferred options in January, as selling clubs signal reluctance to do business without inflated fees.
- Crystal Palace are said to value Wharton at around £100m, with similar valuations suggested for Anderson and Baleba, pointing toward a summer window push.
- Casemiro’s deal runs to season’s end with a 12‑month option, and reports indicate he would need to accept a substantial pay cut to remain, a factor shaping midfield planning.