Manchester City and Manchester United intensify their pursuit for 21-year-old Adam Wharton as the dynamic midfielder reignites his form at Crystal Palace.
Fotnet24.net leads the charge by reporting that Manchester City now prepare an opening bid for Crystal Palace’s standout midfielder, Adam Wharton. City scouts attended his recent match against Ipswich Town and were visibly impressed.
Adam Wharton burst onto the Premier League scene in January 2024 when Palace signed him from Blackburn Rovers for an £18million fee. His explosive debut and precise play quickly captured the attention of top clubs across the league.
Despite fierce interest last summer from Manchester City, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool, Wharton remained committed to Palace. The one-cap England international has consistently showcased his unique talent on the field.
Injury setbacks marred his 2024-25 season as groin and hip issues restricted him to just 13 league appearances. Now, the midfielder has returned to the starting lineup with renewed energy and determination.
Wharton demonstrated his true quality in Palace’s narrow 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town, restoring his reputation as a dynamic force in midfield. His performance reignited the buzz among clubs eager for his services.
Manchester City now prepare to launch their bid while manager Guardiola openly endorsed Wharton’s potential. The club views him as one of the brightest talents in the top flight and is set to act before rivals escalate the battle.
Manchester United have also signaled strong interest, with TEAMtalk sources revealing they see Wharton as a promising replacement for either Casemiro or Kobbie Mainoo. However, the transfer market looks challenging as Palace refuses to set a fixed valuation, even though Wharton has previously been valued at £70million.
Elsewhere, City have secured a deal for Scottish goalkeeper Ben Vickery from Hibernian to bolster their ranks. Meanwhile, Gary Neville urged Manchester United to revamp their squad and inject more pace into their gameplay.
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