Man Utd are stepping up their efforts to sign Liverpool target Wharton

Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign Liverpool goalkeeper and Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton TEAMtalk.

After moving to Old Trafford from Real Madrid in 2022, Casemiro enjoyed a promising debut season in the Premier League. But he failed to continue the momentum before improving this season.

The midfielder has even been excellent against Manchester City and Arsenal in the last two games. However, the Brazilian will leave at the end of this season after his current contract expires.

Kobbie Mainoo fell out of favor under former manager Ruben Amorim, but has shown glimpses of his qualities in the last two games under Michael Carrick.

On the other hand, Manuel Ugarte has struggled to showcase his qualities in the Premier League since joining from Paris Saint-Germain and has been linked with a move away.

It has therefore been suggested that the 20-time English champions are planning to revamp the engine room. Now, TEAMtalk claim Man Utd have identified Wharton, Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson as serious options.

United are ‘great admirers’ of the Crystal Palace star and are stepping up their efforts to complete the deal. They have already had informal discussions to learn more about the details of signing him.

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The report states that Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle United are also in this race. The Reds have also accelerated their efforts to complete the move by making contact, with Wharton even open to a move to Anfield; As a result, Liverpool are currently leading this race.

The 21-year-old still has a contract at Selhurst Park until 2029, but can leave at the end of this season. Crystal Palace could demand at least £65 million to sell him, but the price could rise to as much as £100 million.

Wharton is a technically gifted left-footed, deep-lying playmaker, but is also efficient in the box-to-box role. He has shown his qualities in the Premier League in recent years and has the potential to become a world-class midfielder in the future.

Therefore, the Englishman would be a great move for Man Utd or Liverpool, should either club ultimately manage to secure his services at the end of this season.