manchester united They are supposedly in a battle with Liverpool over a deal to sign Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton, according to team talk.
After a disappointing campaign last season, the Red Devils spent money this summer to strengthen the team. However, they have started the season poorly as they are currently 13th in the standings. first division table with seven points in six games.
Erik ten Hag Now he is under tremendous pressure and risks losing his job. In the midst of this situation, United have already begun planning to reinforce the squad next year.
According to the report of team talkWith Christian Eriksen already entering the first year of his current contract, United are willing to let him leave in January to avoid losing him on a free transfer at the end of this season.
Man Utd have tipped Wharton as a serious target to replace the Dane, however, there is very little chance United will be able to lure him to Old Trafford in the winter window.
Battle
Therefore, a summer move is a possibility, but the Eagles won't let him leave cheaply. The midfielder, valued at around 25m per Transfer marketHe still has five years left on his current contract, so the south London club are in a strong position to demand a huge fee if they are forced to sell him next year.
However, the report says Liverpool have also been closely monitoring the 20-year-old's development of late and could take concrete steps to secure his signature next year.
It was an open secret that Liverpool were interested in signing a new midfielder this summer. Martín Zubimendi, a Real Sociedad player, was his main option, but the player finally rejected the possibility of playing for the Reds to stay at his childhood club. It now appears that the Merseyside club are planning to reinforce the engine room next year.
Wharton is a highly talented player and has the potential to become a top-class midfielder in the future. Therefore, if Liverpool or Man Utd finally manage to buy him, it would be a huge coup.