Manchester United are confident of securing a £70 million deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton next summer, but only if they qualify for European competition. The 21-year-old England international has been identified as a top transfer target by manager Ruben Amorim, who believes Wharton's quality on the ball makes him an ideal fit for the team he wants to build at Old Trafford.
However, Wharton will reject a move to United if they fail to secure European football. The midfielder, who favours a return to the north west, is ready to take the next step in his career by joining a club that can offer him regular appearances on the biggest stage. United are currently not in any European competition this season following a poor campaign last term.
United travel to face Wharton and Crystal Palace on Sunday lunchtime, with both sides in mid-table after inconsistent results. While United have also targeted Elliot Anderson and Conor Gallagher, Wharton remains their number one choice for the summer transfer window.
In other transfer news, Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes has been linked with a potential January move, but United sources have distanced the club from the Brazilian international. Wolves are not interested in selling in January as they fight at the bottom of the table, having failed to win a league game so far this season.
