MANCHESTER UNITED are fast on their way to beating Liverpool with the signing of Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton.
This comes from a reliable transfer official who has experienced some big transfers for the first time since the summer.
Manchester United bid for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton
Breaking the news, sources within Manchester United revealed that the club had made a bid for Wharton.
Ruben Amorim loves the midfielder and is said to be confident of selling the project to a player before Liverpool make contact with the 21-year-old.
Liverpool and Chelsea also keen to sign Adam Wharton
Yesterday, it was reported that Liverpool had held initial talks with Crystal Palace regarding Wharton’s summer move, with the Reds also showing strong interest in the youngster.
The Reds reportedly believe the Palace midfielder wants to join them despite his links with other top clubs.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are also very interested in signing Wharton, and there are reports that the Blues could even be seen as the frontrunners to sign him.
Wharton’s incredible performances at Palace have made him a top target for top clubs and that may be why the Red Devils are wasting no time in trying to secure his contract before their rivals.
Wharton could be the perfect signing for Ruben Amorim’s midfield
Wharton’s profile makes him a great fit for Amorim’s system.
The 21-year-old is one of the most composed midfielders in the Premier League, offering line-breaking passes, intelligent positioning and press resistance even in tight spaces.
He is capable of functioning as a left-sided number eight or as a deep playmaker, two roles that Amorim would like to strengthen.
With Casemiro’s future at the club uncertain and Koby Mainu potentially set to leave, Wharton could be a transformative long-term signing as United rebuild under INEOS.
United see him as a player who can anchor their midfield for the next decade, so there is an urgent need to move him before rivals intensify their pursuit.
