Manchester United are preparing to launch a £60million bid for Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton, per reports, but they have work to do in convincing him to move to Old Trafford.

There have been reports that United are prioritising strengthening their midfield options in the next two transfer windows.

Wharton, 21, figures highly on the Red Devils’ shortlist, though other sides such as Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are also admirers of his.

He has played an instrumental role in Palace’s recent success, including their recent 19-game unbeaten run – which was ended by Everton last weekend – that included them winning the FA Cup and Community Shield.

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Now according to the Daily Star (via Team talk), United boss Amorim has personally ‘kept close tabs on Wharton’s progress’ and has become a ‘huge fan’ of the midfielder.

The report adds that Amorim believes Wharton has ‘the technical abilities to be a huge success at United’, and the Red Devils’ board seem ready to back him with funds to spend on the Palace star.

It’s claimed that United are ‘confident’ that a bid of £60million would be enough to lure Wharton from Selhurst Park, though a move is more likely next summer than in January, amid the uncertainty over the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro.

Wharton is contracted with Palace until 2029, which puts them in a strong negotiating position, which makes signing him mid-season very difficult.