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Manchester United are expected to sign a new midfielder in 2026 to address their issues in the middle of the park. Ruben Amorim has deployed Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in the midfield pivot, with mixed results so far.

While the Portuguese superstar has adapted his game well to suit a change in position, the Brazilian is not a long-term solution for the job. Casemiro is already in the final 12 months of his contract at the Theatre of Dreams and is likely to be on his way at the end of this season.

With the team struggling to control games, the Red Devils arguably need someone capable of orchestrating the midfield. Adam Wharton was already on the club’s radar in the summer, and recent reports suggest that he is back on their agenda.

Wharton rose through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers before breaking into the first team in 2022. His performances at Ewood Park earned him admirers at Crystal Palace, who signed him in the summer of 2024.

Despite an injury-ravaged debut campaign, Wharton managed to catch the eye with his ball distribution and his ability to dictate the tempo from deep. He also...