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Manchester City are seen as the more likely contender for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton than Manchester United. Despite speculation, United has yet to make an official bid, while the Eagles value the 22-year-old at £85 million.

Despite speculation surrounding Manchester United's interest in 22-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a key piece in their midfield overhaul, insider Ben Jacobs has reported a lack of concrete action from the Manchester club.

According to Jacobs, if any of the Premier League giants decide to push through a deal before the window closes, it will more likely be Manchester City rather than their Old Trafford rivals.

Details surrounding Wharton's transfer situation

  • Crystal Palace's stance: The Selhurst Park outfit aims to keep the Englishman until the end of the window. So far, there have been no official bids for the player, and his price tag is set at around £85 million (€100 million).
  • Manchester United's situation: Previously, United signed Youri Tielemans and Andre Santos for a combined £85 million. Reports suggesting an acceleration in negotiations for Wharton have not been confirmed, with the club yet to make any formal inquiries.
  • Manchester City's interest: The Citizens had requested details regarding Wharton even before the window opened. Currently, they are finalising the transfer of Ayoub Bouaddi from Lille, but insider Fabrizio Romano notes that City intend to add another midfielder amid potential interest from Barcelona in Rodri.
  • The Chelsea factor: The Blues showed initial interest but have since shifted their priorities towards offloading excess players following their signings of Jordan Henderson.

As a result, Manchester City appear well-positioned to intensify their pursuit of Wharton in the final weeks of the window, potentially swooping for the midfielder and denying him to their rivals.