adam Wharton has publicly addressed speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United, acknowledging ongoing discussions about his future while remaining focused on his current club, Crystal Palace. The 20-year-old midfielder, who has impressed in his debut Premier League season, revealed he is flattered by the reported interest from United but emphasized his commitment to Palace for the remainder of the campaign.
Wharton’s comments come amid increasing reports suggesting Manchester United are considering a January bid for the England U21 international as they seek to bolster their midfield options. Palace signed Wharton from Blackburn Rovers last January for a reported £22.5 million, and his performances have quickly established him as a key player under manager Roy Hodgson. Any potential move in January is expected to command a substantially higher fee.
“it’s nice to be linked with those clubs, it shows I’m doing something right,” Wharton told reporters.”But I’m happy at Palace. I’m enjoying my football and I’m learning a lot. I’m focused on doing as well as I can for Palace and then we’ll see what happens in the future.”
The midfielder’s admission indicates he is not actively pushing for a transfer during the current window, but leaves the door open to a possible move in the summer. Manchester United’s interest stems from their need for a dynamic, ball-playing midfielder capable of dictating play and providing defensive cover – qualities Wharton has demonstrated consistently for Crystal Palace.
