Man Utd chop ‘outstanding’ EPL duo off summer shortlist: “Too similar to Mainoo”
Man Utd chop ‘outstanding’ EPL duo off summer shortlist: “Too similar to Mainoo” Manchester United have reportedly decided to end their pursuit of Premier League midfielders Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton. The Red Devils must make at least two new additions to the middle of the park in the summer. Michael Carrick has already been operating with limited personnel, and the club will part ways with Casemiro in June, with Manuel Ugarte potentially following suit.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Therefore, bolstering the midfield ranks will be the top priority for Man Utd Director of Football Jason Wilcox come the summer. Why United could pull out of Sandro Tonali & Adam Wharton races United have been linked with a plethora of potential candidates for the role since the start of the season.
Elliot Anderson has been identified as the top target, but Nottingham Forest’s high valuation and the competition from Manchester City have complicated INEOS’ mission. Therefore, MUFC have been simultaneously following several other tracks, and this includes Tonali and Wharton. Nevertheless, football journalist Ben Jacobs claims United are unlikely to sign either one.
Newcastle are reportedly requesting around £100 million to part ways with Tonali, a figure that United considers excessive based on the player’s capabilities. “MUFC are not keen on signing Tonali due to his high fee and wages, feeling he wouldn’t represent value for money,” said Jacobs via The United Stand . On the other hand, Man Utd feel that Wharton isn’t compatible with Kobbie Mainoo, as the Crystal Palace star shares too many similarities with his England teammate.
“Also, Adam Wharton could be ruled out, with the club viewing him as too similar in profile to Kobbie Mainoo,” added the transfer market expert. Are Man Utd right to overlook Tonali & Wharton? Tonali is regarded as one of the most complete midfielders in the Premier League.