According to TalkSport, MU is considering recruiting Adam Wharton to replace Carlos Baleba, and former center -back Rio Ferdinand supports the deal.
MU started the English Premier League 2025/26 with a 0-1 defeat against Arsenal, even though they were not bad in this match. After spending about 200 million pounds to reform the attack, Ruben Amorim wanted a versatile midfielder at Old Trafford and had an eye on Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
But the borders claim that they prioritize the midfielder, in case of selling their cousins want £ 104 million to their stars. However, TalkSport reported that the Red Devils would not spend so much, in the absence of BaleBa, they would turn to Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
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Rio Ferdinand supports MU pursuing Adam Wharton. |
Wharton has made a strong impression since joining Palace from Blackburn Rovers last year with a contract worth up to 22 million pounds, playing an important role in the journey to win at the FA Cup and Community Shield of the London team.
He is a member of England in the Euro 2024 final. Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also interested in the 21 -year -old, and Palace accepted to sell him if he received £ 70 million. Latest, Rio Ferdinand supported MU to recruit Palace players, he said:
“We talked about Baleba, he was a hot topic in the past month, but before that, Adam Wharton was one of the players that I said MU should sign a contract. He is almost like Michael Carrick, a person who can control the ball, can hold and pass the ball. He is like a conductor and can control everything.
I saw him confronting Man City and Liverpool, he played very mature. He likes pressure, can play under pressure, and the game is somewhat slow when the ball around him. I love him. I think he is a great player.
MU has Kobbie Mainoo. I think Mainoo can control the match. I think Mainoo can take on that role if given the opportunity. Of course, if MU has the opportunity to recruit Wharton, I think they should not ignore. ”