Manchester United transfer target Adam Wharton only wants to join a club competing in the Champions League if he leaves Crystal Palace this summer.

A rebuild in midfield is a top priority for United this summer with Casemiro set to depart when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson is greatly admired at Old Trafford but they will face competition from Manchester City for his signature.

Reports this week suggest the 23-year-old, who is expected to start alongside Declan Rice in midfield for England this summer at the World Cup, is more likely to end up at the Etihad with City convinced they are leading the race ahead of their local rivals.

Wharton is another target, demonstrating his class again with a thrilling performance against Tottenham on Thursday night.

A top five finish will be essential to United’s hopes of signing him however with The Sun reporting Wharton only wants to join a club who will be competing in Europe’s premier competition next season.

United have made excellent progress since Michael Carrick’s arrival in the dugout, taking 19 points from a possible 21 in his first seven games in charge to climb...