Adam Wharton has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace in recent months, and Manchester United are very keen on securing his signature.According to Sports Boom, they have identified the Crystal Palace midfielder as their number one target for the summer transfer window, and they are ready to launch a move worth around £60 million to the England international.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYAdam Wharton to replace Casemiro?Casemiro is set to leave the club at the end of the season, and they will need to replace the Brazilian. The talented young England International could be the ideal replacement for the South American.The 22-year-old has established himself as a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he will help Manchester United tighten up defensively. His ability to control the game from the deep would add a new dimension to the team as well. There is no doubt that he is one of the brightest young talents in the country right now, and he has all the tools to develop into a world-class player.More Stories / Latest NewsTottenham golden boy on Man Utd radar amid £250m relegation nightmareMar 21 2026, 16:30Spurs join Aston Villa & Newcastle in €30m chase for 11-goal creative forceMar 21 2026, 16:00Man United identify “modern number six” as top target, prepare £60m offerMar 21 2026, 15:30Wharton is a complete midfielderWharton is more than just a defensive midfielder, and he will help Manchester United control games from the middle of the park. He has been described as “a modern number six who passes the ball but also wins it back”.The opportunity to join Manchester United could be quite tempting for the 22-year-old. They are among the biggest clubs in the world, and joining them would be the ideal next step for him. He should be competing for major trophies, and Manchester United can provide him with that platform. He has clearly outgrown Crystal Palace now, and this is the right time for him to move on and take on a bigger challenge.It will be interesting to see if the Eagles are prepared to sanction his departure for a fee of around £60 million.The post Man United identify “modern number six” as top target, prepare £60m offer appeared first on CaughtOffside.