Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish, has dismissed speculation linking midfielder Adam Wharton with a move to Manchester United, insisting the youngster remains focused on his development at Selhurst Park and harbours ambitions of playing Champions League football with the Eagles.
Since joining from Blackburn Rovers in January 2024, Wharton has quickly earned a reputation as one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders.
With his contract running until 2029, Palace would command a substantial transfer fee if they were ever to part ways with the 21-year-old.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Parish expressed confidence in Wharton’s commitment to the club but acknowledged that the talented midfielder will eventually aim for Europe’s elite competition.
“I think Adam at some point will want to play either in the Champions League with us, if we can make that happen, or probably with another club,” Parish said.
“He’s an extraordinary talent. I think right now, and I can’t speak for Adam, but I think he’s focused on his time at Crystal Palace. He had a broken season last season with the groin issues that he had that a lot of young players get.
“I think this season he’s completely focused on putting the games in, getting in the England squad, being a regular for us, and making sure that he can show that Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Sunday.
“It’s a difficult programme for us right now. I think he’s very committed to the club. I don’t know where all this stuff comes from.”
