Transfer bombshell: Dream Man United target now 'ready' to leave his current club

Manchester United have received a big boost ahead of the major midfield overhaul.

According to The Sun, Adam Wharton is expected to leave Crystal Palace this summer.

He is reportedly “ready to make the next step” and wants to join a Champions League club.

Wharton is one of the names placed high on the Man United transfer shortlist.

Casemiro is set to leave United when his contract expires at the end of June. United want to replace him with a younger and more dynamic holding midfielder.

Manuel Ugarte could also be moved on after a largely underwhelming spell at Old Trafford.

As a result, the Red Devils are expected to bring in at least two midfielders, with Wharton firmly in the frame.

The report also reveals that Palace may allow him to leave at a modest fee of £60-£70 million.

This figure could represent a bargain for a player of Wharton’s immense potential.

The 22-year-old is a press-resistant midfielder and could instantly bring calmness to United’s midfielder.

Rather than being a traditional ball-winning number six, he thrives as a deep-lying controller who dictates the tempo of play.

From deeper areas, he can thread incisive passes, freeing up players like Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes to operate in advanced positions where they are most dangerous.

There is no doubt that he could improve his defensive skills and his work rate.

He may not yet be the complete midfielder, but his raw ability suggests a ceiling few can match.

A midfield trio built around Mainoo, Wharton, and a specialist holding midfielder could provide United with long-term stability and squad depth.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .