One of Manchester United’s transfer targets is hitting peak form just weeks before the summer transfer window opens.
Manchester United will undoubtedly have a busy summer transfer window as Ineos looks to restructure the team following a terribly poor 2024–2025 season.
When United plays Tottenham in the 2025 Europa League final on Wednesday night, Ruben Amorim will be under tremendous pressure to try and salvage something from the season.
United’s summer transfer plans would be improved by winning that final, which would increase the budget and draw players of Champions League caliber to Old Trafford.
Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace has become a target in the center midfield, which is one area where United may try to bolster their defense.
Man United target Adam Wharton dominates FA Cup final
Prior to defeating Manchester City in the championship game last season, United was the underdog at Wembley.
This time, Crystal Palace defeated City 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday afternoon to win their first-ever FA Cup. Wharton was outstanding in midfield, and former United player Dean Henderson saved a vital penalty.
Wharton has been mentioned by United as a possible Christian Eriksen or Casemiro substitute. He appears to be more than prepared to transfer to Old Trafford, according to data from SofaScore.
Wharton made his Wembley debut and dominated City’s midfield for the entirety of his 87-minute performance.
Wharton needed to be effective when the ball did reach his foot because Palace only had 21% of the game. He completed 11 of his 14 passes and 100% of his dribbles, for a 79% success rate.
However, Wharton spent the majority of the match attempting to silence players like Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva. He was perfect on defense. Wharton made three clearances, two interceptions, and three out of three tackles, or 100% of his total.
He won five of his eight duels and also blocked two shots. He was given a 7/10 rating for his performance.
Man United could splash £60m on Adam Wharton
Despite Rio Ferdinand’s insistence that United capture Wharton this summer, the 21-year-old midfielder will not be readily available.
Palace is valued around £60 million going into the summer transfer market, according to the Daily Mail, and they won’t be cutting it anytime soon following his amazing Wembley display.
United will want more midfield strength since Eriksen is departing this summer, but it doesn’t seem realistic that the Red Devils can afford to pay £60 million to sign him.
Wharton has established himself as a vital member of Palace’s squad over the past 18 months and has also established himself in the England lineup.
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