Arsenal or Liverpool tipped to sign ‘fantastic’ £60m star ahead of Man Utd

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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim (Picture: Getty) Former Premier League midfielder Joe Ledley says he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Arsenal or Liverpool hijacked a Manchester United transfer deal. But United could face major competition in the race to sign Wharton, with Palace hero Ledley tipped Arsenal and Liverpool to enter the battle to secure his signature.

Wharton is one of Palace’s most important players (Picture: Getty) ‘He’s represented England as well, so I’m sure there’ll be a lot of clubs interested in him – whether it happens [soon] or in a year or two. You want to keep your best players at Palace and he’s definitely one of them. ‘Time will tell.

I think he’s had a fantastic start to the season and the end of last season, so hopefully Palace will hand out a few new contracts soon.’ Asked which Premier League clubs could launch move for Wharton, Ledley added: ‘Liverpool would be a good move for him, in that midfield area with [Alexis] Mac Allister. When he has played against Liverpool, he has been fantastic against them and set up a few goals. ‘So, it wouldn’t surprise me if Liverpool or Arsenal tried to sign Adam Wharton.’ Wharton’s form for Crystal Palace earned him an England call-up last year and he is hoping to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for next summer’s World Cup.