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Manchester United The race is now underway with several players to sign an “outstanding” midfielder Premier League According to reports, competitors.
Manchester United eye key midfield upgrade
Ineos has rightly focused his attention on United’s frontline this summer. The Red Devils spent around £200m on Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha. Now, with this issue resolved, minority shareholders must address Ruben AmorimMidfield come 2026.
The United boss has been forced to use Lisandro Martinez in the heart of midfield in recent weeks due to Bruno Fernandes’ injury and Brian Mbemo’s participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, which has also forced a reshuffle.
Apart from the centre-backs, Amorim only has the aging Casemiro, the out-of-favour Kobe Mainu and the untrusted Manuel Ugarte to turn to unless he picks up from the academy. In pursuit of the Champions League, this is not strong enough.
Therefore, it is not surprising that Manchester United has achieved such results. Adam Walton This is one of their top goals for 2026. Along with Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, the Crystal Palace man is their first choice to revitalize Amorim’s midfield.
Other options mentioned in recent weeks include Ruben Neves. The Al Hilal midfielder has chosen not to renew his contract with Saudi Arabia and is reportedly considering a return to the Premier League amid interest from Old Trafford.
United could sign the Portugal international as early as next month if he lowers his wage demands.
What’s more, according to TeamTalk, Manchester United are also in the race to sign Keith Smits The deal from Alkmaar would give them an alternative to Wharton.
Manchester United in race to sign ‘amazing’ Smit
The 19-year-old is one of the best prospects in Europe and has therefore attracted interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and several other teams. With the upgrade, he will immediately replace Ugarte and Casemiro as the core of Manchester United’s midfield, and may also end Mainu’s career at Old Trafford.
One scout has told TeamTalk that the Dutchman is a player “everyone is watching” ahead of 2026 as one of the fiercest transfer battles is about to begin.
“He is a very intelligent footballer and a lot of clubs actually thought they had discovered a player that others might not know about, but it has become clear in recent months that everyone is looking at him.
“When you think of Adam Walton in England, he’s a real talent – that’s the Dutch version.
“He’s probably the best young Dutch midfielder since Frenkie de Jong and he’s doing well, isn’t he? He’s really good and he’s someone everyone will be talking about this summer.”
Worth around £65m, all signs point to him being a top talent and Ineos should go all out to sign him if they miss out on Wharton next summer.
