Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton has been among those heavily linked with a move to Man United in recent times
Adam Wharton has been among the midfielders linked with Manchester United(Image: (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images))
Manchester United have been told that they are unlikely to land Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton in January.
The Palace star has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford as United bosses are on the hunt for a long-term successor for Casemiro, whose contract is set to run out in June next year.
Wharton is widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s brightest emerging talents due to his stellar performances for Palace over the past two seasons – including their FA Cup final triumph over Manchester City at Wembley in May.
The 21-year-old made his England debut last year and is set to be one of Europe’s most in-demand players – with Liverpool and Real Madrid also reportedly keen on securing his signature.
Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfers, has reported the latest on Wharton’s future. He claims that the England international’s future at Palace is likely to be up for debate after next summer’s World Cup rather than in the January transfer window.
“For January, Palace have no intention to negotiate,” Romano said on his YouTube channel. “They want Adam Wharton to stay at the club and to be a really important part of the story.
“Then 2026 summer transfer window, maybe after the World Cup, we will see if Wharton will be there or not. He has chances. Palace will assess the situation with the player, also based on proposals.
“We have many links with Man United. I can confirm that Man United appreciate the player guys, but it’s not only Man Utd. Trust me, it’s several clubs appreciating this boy. He’s really appreciated. He’s considered one of the best talents in his position in England.
“And so, for sure, there is interest, Man United, and not only, but at the moment, nothing has been decided in terms of bid, numbers.
“If you see, 30, 40, 50 millions, nothing at this stage. Palace are very focused on this season with the player and the player is very focused on this season with Palace.”
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