Just in: Man Utd table bid for ‘outstanding’ EPL star who Amorim loves

Manchester United have reportedly submitted an offer for coveted Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.The Red Devils didn’t sign any new midfielders in 2025, preferring to focus mainly on revamping the attack. Nevertheless, the changes are expected to ensue next year, although it remains unclear whether INEOS will be making any movements in January, or rather wait until the summer.In any case, Man Utd are being linked with a host of profiles, but Wharton is considered among the main candidates for the role, alongside fellow Premier League up-and-comers, Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson.Man United want to anticipate the competition for Adam WhartonWhile many believe that securing a January deal for either of the three aforementioned midfielders is unlikely, a popular news account on X claims that United have already begun to test Palace’s resolve by making an opening bid for Wharton.(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)The source adds that Ruben Amorim is a staunch admirer of the ‘outstanding’ 21-year-old and that MUFC would like to anticipate the competition from other suitors, mainly Liverpool.“My contact at the club are telling me that 𝐛𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧,” reads the update on X.“Ruben Amorim loves the player and believes he can sell the project to Adam before Liverpool contact the player.”Do Man Utd stand a chance at landing Wharton in January?While several other reports have claimed that Man Utd have no chance at landing Wharton in the middle of the campaign, it remains to be seen if this rumoured attempt is aimed at luring the England international to Carrington in January, or simply set the stage for a summer transfer.In either case, most Man Utd fans would be happy to welcome the Palace star, as he would add flair and technique to the middle of the park. Wharton’s career stats Appearances Goals Assists Premier League 45 0 5 Championship 44 4 4 FA Cup 6 0 0 Carabao Cup 8 0 1 However, the biggest dilemma is whether Wharton and Bruno Fernandes are compatible in the double pivot. Many would argue that the Man Utd skipper is best paired with a midfield enforcer rather than a deep-lying player like Wharton.