Sources: Man Utd monitoring “great” England international who’s been compared to Red Devils legend | OneFootball

Manchester United are one of the clubs closely monitoring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a potential transfer target for this summer.

Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim is a big fan of Wharton and is driving their interest.

The talented young England international is also on the radar of other big names in the Premier League, such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham.

Palace are aware of interest in Wharton and want to try to persuade him to stay and sign a new contract, CaughtOffside understands.

What next for Adam Wharton as transfer interest grows?

Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Wharton is yet to be offered a new deal by Palace, even if that plan is there, while talks with other clubs are also yet to take place.

Still, it’s anticipated that United and Newcastle look to be showing the strongest interest at the moment, and it wouldn’t be surprising if others also stepped up efforts at some point.

Wharton certainly looks ideal for United right now as they could do with rebuilding their midfield to replace ageing stars like Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, while there’s also uncertainty about Kobbie Mainoo’s future.

Adam Wharton – the next Michael Carrick for Man Utd?

Rio Ferdinand has previously urged MUFC to bring Wharton to Old Trafford, comparing him to his old teammate Michael Carrick.

“Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton – I’d go and get him,” Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel.

“The reason why I’d take him is he’s one that can take the ball and transfer it through the middle of the pitch.

“He’s got a great range of passing. I think he’d be a great addition to the squad, a young English talent as well.

“He’s like Carrick sometimes, the way he slaps the ball about.”