Overview
- Manchester United have placed Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton at the top of their midfield shortlist after extensive scouting under Ruben Amorim.
- Wharton’s agent, James Featherstone, outlined a staged career plan that points toward Champions League football, reinforcing the player’s long-term ambition.
- Crystal Palace are not planning to sell in January and hold a strong position with Wharton under contract until 2029, with only an exceptional bid likely to shift that stance.
- Reports indicate United are preparing for a potential summer push, with fees around £70m cited, while they keep alternatives such as Morten Hjulmand, Angelo Stiller, Aleksandar Pavlovic and João Gomes under review.
- Some outlets report Palace could be open to a summer sale or a release-clause route in a new deal, potentially influenced by wider squad and contract priorities, though this remains unconfirmed.