Madrid’s Rodri pursuit to throw major spanner in the works of United’s own midfield renovation – report

Manchester United have improved significantly this year as they currently sit in third place in the league. Midfield issue Nonetheless, the Red Devils have plans to continue improving in the summer. The club’s decision makers are aware that the midfield is an area lacking in quality, and they have been linked with numerous stars. Players such as Elliot Anderson, Cameroonian Carlos Baleba, Joao Gomes, Sandro Tonali, and Lucien Agoume have all been linked with the club in recent weeks. Another midfielder whose name continues to be mentioned is Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton. Wharton United are reportedly confident of striking a deal in the summer for the midfielder, but other clubs are also said to be circling for the midfield man. Liverpool have also been linked with a move for the player, and Spanish giants Real Madrid also see Wharton as a key target. Rodri Spanish outlet Defensa Central reports that, “in recent days, there has been no end in the news about Man City’s Rodri Hernández’s potential transfer to Real Madrid.” This connects to United because, according to the outlet, “Manchester City is already preparing for Rodri Hernández’s transfer to Real Madrid. For this reason, Adam Wharton, who is also linked to the Spanish club, is reportedly Pep Guardiola’s request to Manchester City to reinforce that defensive midfield position.” With the Spanish midfielder entering the final year of his new deal and Rodri’s desire to return to the Spanish capital, Madrid are reportedly in the box seat to strike a deal. The La Liga side feel a deal can be struck for around €40-50 million, and this would help City in their desire to land United target Wharton in the summer. The 22-year-old has played a total of 38 matches this season, providing seven assists but not scoring any goals. Adam Wharton season stats Games playedGoalsAssists Mins played 38072975 Source: transfermarkt.com Featured image Eddie Keogh via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.