“Fits perfectly” – Man United eye transfer move for star whose price has been cut to £60m
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Adam Wharton Linked with Manchester United Move in 2026
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who is considered one of the most promising young midfield talents in the Premier League. However, the player has indicated no desire to leave Crystal Palace this summer, showing a clear focus on his current club as they aim for success in the Premier League and Europe.
Despite Manchester United's interest, the club failed to secure their initial midfield target, Carlos Baleba from Brighton, and must now look at other options or wait until a future window to pursue Wharton. Crystal Palace, keen to avoid losing multiple key players following the departures of Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, see Wharton as an integral part of their squad and are unlikely to sanction a sale this summer.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has suggested that any potential move for Wharton by Manchester United or other interested clubs will most likely happen after the 2026 World Cup. Romano noted that Wharton’s primary focus is currently with Crystal Palace and that the player did not push for a transfer this summer. However, the 21-year-old is being closely monitored not only by Premier League clubs but also by Spanish giants, including Real Madrid.
Wharton’s rise has been rapid, progressing from Blackburn Rovers to Crystal Palace for a transfer fee reportedly worth up to £22 million with add-ons. His confident style, aggressive pressing, and ability to take risks have made him a standout midfielder and attracted significant attention in the transfer market.
With Manchester United struggling to find form early in the 2025/26 season and looking to reinforce their midfield following a busy summer acquisition of attackers and a goalkeeper, Adam Wharton remains one of their prime targets for the next transfer window.
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