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Liverpool eye £80m PL star with Mac Allister's future uncertain

Liverpool have entered the race to sign Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton as they look to overhaul their midfield options ahead of next season. The Reds are reportedly facing a period of transition in the engine room with several high-profile stars, including Alexis Mac Allister, linked with departures from Anfield.

Chelsea's new transfer strategy: 14 PL-proven potential targets

After years of attempting to stockpile some of the best young talent around, it seems Chelsea are finally set for a dramatic shift in their transfer strategy as they struggle to keep pace with their rivals both domestically and abroad. With the Blues out of the Champions League and lagging behind in the gruelling chase for a top-five Premier League finish, the hierarchy is ready to change tack.

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Giggs advises Manchester United on the midfield deal

The Welsh legend talks about the Red Devils' needs

England World Cup squad: Tuchel's most likely 26 players

The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.

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A setback for Real! Premier League star comes with a hefty price tag

The Royals have been tracking the midfielder for some time now – but he’s now being tagged with a hefty price tag.

Wharton price? Man Utd told fee Palace would ‘bite hand off’ for

Manchester United are said to be one of Adam Wharton’s many suitors, with ex-Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison telling GOAL of a transfer fee that the Eagles would “bite your hand off” for. At 22 years of age, Blackburn academy graduate Wharton is far from being the finished article. He is, however, generating plenty of interest ahead of the summer window.

Wharton or Anderson? Man Utd legend picks Mainoo’s perfect partner

Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has weighed in on the club's midfield recruitment strategy as the Red Devils look to bolster their squad for a potential Champions League return. The former treble winner identified Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as primary targets. Butt believes one of these Premier League-proven talents is the ideal candidate to liberate Kobbie Mainoo in a more advanced role.

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Shock Wharton stat sees Rice named as perfect role model

Declan Rice is being held up as the perfect role model for England international team-mate Adam Wharton, with the Crystal Palace midfielder having one obvious area of his game to address. The 22-year-old playmaker is considered to be one of the Premier League’s hottest prospects, but he is yet to score a goal for the Eagles. Clinton Morrison has addressed that shock statistic with GOAL and explained who Wharton needs to look at for inspiration.

Everton v Newcastle United - Premier League

Revealed: Man Utd's eight-man shortlist for summer overhaul

Manchester United are preparing for a massive summer window with eight key targets identified to overhaul the squad. From replacing Casemiro to fixing the left-back dilemma, the Red Devils are trying to move early to secure high-profile Premier League and Bundesliga talent before the market inflates.

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Man Utd eye sensational Lewis-Skelly swoop

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a daring summer raid for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as they look to solve their long-standing left-back issues. The 19-year-old Hale End graduate has struggled for consistent minutes at the Emirates Stadium this season after falling behind Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori in the pecking order. Consequently, the Red Devils have identified the versatile defender as a primary target for the upcoming transfer window.

Man Utd eye Tonali & two rising PL midfielders

Manchester United are looking to overhaul the engine room with a focus on Premier League-proven talent. Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali has emerged as a primary target alongside rising England stars Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson.

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Madrid end Rodri interest but remain keen on Wharton

Real Madrid have reportedly cooled their pursuit of Manchester City's Rodri, choosing to refine their midfield shortlist ahead of the summer window.The saga surrounding Rodri and a potential move to the Bernabeu has taken a definitive turn on the eve of a massive European showdown. While the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is set to step onto the hallowed turf in Madrid once again, he will do so strictly as a visitor.

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Why Wharton and Anderson could snub Man Utd

Manchester United’s hopes of a midfield overhaul under a new coach have been hit by a stark reality check. The Red Devils have identified Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson as primary targets for the summer transfer window, but the pursuit of the Premier League duo is intrinsically linked to the club’s ability to secure a seat at Europe’s top table next season.

Did Amorim help Mainoo's World Cup chances with England?!

Former Manchester United and England star Lee Sharpe has told GOAL why struggles under Ruben Amorim may end up working in Kobbie Mainoo’s favour. The 20-year-old midfielder has returned to favour at club level under interim Red Devils boss Michael Carrick and is considered to be in contention for an international recall ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Anderson or Wharton to replace Casemiro at Man Utd?

Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton are the two players Manchester United should be targeting to replace Casemiro in the summer, according to a Champions League-winning former Red Devils' star. Casemiro has overcome fierce criticism to play a crucial role in United's unbeaten start under Michael Carrick, although his resurgent displays have not been enough to earn him a new contract.

20 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The January transfer window is closed for another year, and though it was a relatively quiet month when it came to big-money deals, that does now mean we could be set up for another blockbuster summer in terms of comings and goings.

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