"Wharton is more of a Mainoo than a Casemiro, being excellent on the ball, but physically, he isn't an enforcer, nor someone with an endless engine. Pairing Wharton with Mainoo would leave United with a midfield badly exposed and potentially overrun, albeit very good on the ball."
"The Sun claims that United are confident they could sign Wharton ahead of Liverpool. The report adds that sources say the young midfielder is a 'Manchester United player in the making'. Wharton is viewed as a perfect fit for the club by those who know him due to his northern roots and footballing quality."
"Right now, in terms of a midfield addition, it is difficult to look beyond Elliot Anderson to replace Casemiro, although that isn't stopping Ineos from looking at alternatives. With Casemiro leaving Manchester United in June, it will be a new era for the midfield, with Kobbie Mainoo once more set to be the prized piece."
Manchester United faces a critical midfield recruitment decision following Casemiro's departure in June, with Kobbie Mainoo set to anchor the midfield. While Elliot Anderson is the primary target to replace Casemiro, Adam Wharton remains under consideration. United are confident they could sign Wharton ahead of Liverpool, viewing him as a perfect fit due to his northern roots and footballing quality. However, despite his talent, Wharton's profile presents problems. He is more similar to Mainoo—excellent technically but lacking physical presence and defensive intensity. Pairing both would create an exposed midfield vulnerable to being overrun, despite their ball-playing abilities. United should resist the temptation to sign Wharton and instead pursue alternatives better suited to provide the defensive solidity and physical presence required alongside Mainoo.
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