Reports Tie Man United to £87m–€100m Adam Wharton Bid as Doubts Grow Over January Deal
Crystal Palace’s refusal to sell without an exceptional fee keeps the talk unverified.
Overview
- Spanish outlet Fichajes, relayed by UK sites, claims Manchester United are preparing a formal offer for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, with figures reported from about £87m up to €100m.
- Citing those reports, Football365’s latest piece questions a January move and argues Palace would likely seek well over €100m before opening talks.
- Crystal Palace are described as unwilling sellers with Wharton under contract until 2029, and reports say only an extraordinary bid would prompt negotiations.
- Arsenal and Manchester City are also reported to be interested, and Tottenham are said to have held initial talks to explore a potential deal.
- Coverage links United’s pursuit to an INEOS-driven midfield refresh under Rúben Amorim and longer-term planning around Casemiro’s future.