Adam Wharton in action for Crystal Palace during a Premier League match.
Former Manchester United forward Luis Saha has advised caution regarding the club’s reported interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, warning that the young English star could come with a hefty price tag.
The Red Devils are in the market for a combative midfielder. Last summer, they pursued Carlos Baleba but failed to secure the transfer, with Brighton reportedly demanding over £100 million. Reports suggest Manchester United have since turned their attention to Wharton, with manager Ruben Amorim being a big admirer of the Palace talent.
Wharton’s steady rise in the Premier League has caught the eye of top clubs, but Saha believes that the hype around young players can lead to inflated transfer valuations.
Speaking to OLG, Saha urged the Red Devils to be prudent in their approach:
“I think Adam Wharton is a young lad. I do think that sometimes you have to be careful with those big signings. I consider this new market to be extremely dangerous for clubs because you can see the hype that goes up and then you’re left surprised.
“It took a bit of time for Moises Caicedo to settle at Chelsea as well, so there are big signings and sometimes the expectations are too high. You have to really read under the lines and that’s not easy. People can throw big numbers. The agents are very pleased with that. I am not a big fan of this.”
Saha’s caution highlights the challenges Premier League clubs face when chasing young talents in today’s inflated transfer market.
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