Manchester United have been warned that their chances of signing Crystal Palace’s star midfielder Adam Wharton in the January transfer window are slim. The Old Trafford hierarchy have reportedly been eyeing up the Palace star as a potential replacement for Casemiro, whose contract is due to expire in June next year.
Wharton, who has been turning heads with his outstanding performances for Palace over the last two seasons – including helping them clinch the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City at Wembley in May – and is considered one of the Premier League’s most promising talents.
The 21-year-old, who earned his first England cap last year, is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in Europe, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also reportedly interested in snapping him up. Now, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Wharton’s future, suggesting that any decision about the England international’s future at Palace is more likely to be made after next summer’s World Cup rather than in the upcoming 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.”