Overview

• Multiple reports say Manchester United are preparing a bid of around £60m for Crystal Palace’s 21-year-old midfielder next summer.
• Ruben Amorim is described as a keen admirer who has been monitoring Wharton closely while assessing midfield reinforcements.
• Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says the club feels no pressure to sell and suggests there is no push from the player to leave.
• Parish also says Wharton will want Champions League football at some point, potentially with Palace if they can deliver it.
• Coverage links Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid with interest, and some reports float swap-plus-cash structures or a new Palace deal to raise his valuation.