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REPLACING CASEMIRO: ANALYZING THE STATS OF CARLOS BALEBA, WHARTON, AND ELLIOT ANDERSON FOR 2026
Manchester United target Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton for a £200m midfield overhaul as Casemiro departs.
Manchester United want to sign two out of Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton this summer, with those three lined up as possible replacements for Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder made it clear he’s leaving Old Trafford after four years.
Bruno Fernandes’ future isn’t settled either. United’s captain has a £52 million release clause for clubs outside the Premier League, which could come into play.
So, here’s the likely shortlist for a revamped United midfield: Nottingham Forest’s Anderson, Brighton’s Baleba, and Crystal Palace’s Wharton. All three have caught the eye in the Premier League over the past year and a half, but none will come cheaply.
During the White and Jordan show, Sam Matterface explained, “They’re interested in Anderson, Baleba, and Wharton, and apparently, they expect to get two of them. It’ll cost around £200 million.”
Alex Crook, talkSPORT’s Chief Football Correspondent, agreed, “Yeah, sounds about right.” When asked how United can afford that, Crook pointed to Casemiro’s wages coming off the books and the likelihood of getting some money for Marcus Rashford. Jadon Sancho and Rashford’s wages would also free up a chunk of cash. Then there’s Bruno Fernandes. If a European club triggers his release clause, United could decide to cash in on their captain to strengthen the midfield. Crook added, “Personally, I wouldn’t do that. You saw in the Manchester derby how good Bruno is. Put some real quality around him, and he’ll only improve.”
Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor weighed in too. He’d go for Anderson over his England teammate Wharton. “I’m picking Elliot Anderson,” Agbonlahor said. “I like Wharton, but he’s not the guy who’ll get around the pitch and win the ball back. He’s great on the ball, but United need someone with real energy.”
United have been chasing midfield reinforcements for a while. Casemiro’s age, Manuel Ugarte’s struggles, and Kobbie Mainoo not being favoured by former boss Ruben Amorim have kept the search going. They were interested in Baleba last summer, but Brighton asked for at least £100 million. Anderson will likely cost a similar amount unless Forest gets relegated. Wharton might be a bit cheaper, but with his recent performances, he’ll still carry a hefty price tag.
So, it looks like United are gearing up for another wild transfer window. Just last year, they splashed out £216 million on Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Senne Lammens. This summer? Expect more fireworks.
WORLD CUP BOUND? THOMAS TUCHEL CONFIRMS KOBBIE MAINOO IS "BACK IN THE PICTURE" NOW
Gary Neville blasts Ruben Amorim for "killing" Kobbie Mainoo's confidence. Discover how Michael Carrick revitalised the United star.
Gary Neville didn’t hold back about Ruben Amorim’s decision to keep Kobbie Mainoo on the sidelines. He called it the worst move Amorim made as Manchester United manager. Mainoo, just 20, didn’t start a single Premier League match before United sacked Amorim on January 5. Then Michael Carrick took over. Suddenly, Mainoo became a fixture in the lineup, and United rattled off four straight wins. The kid’s form has been so good; he’s now pushing for a late spot in England’s World Cup squad this summer.
Back when Amorim was running things, Mainoo thought he’d have to leave just to get the game time he needed for England manager Thomas Tuchel to notice him. That’s exactly why Neville thinks Amorim’s refusal to give Mainoo a chance helped lead to his downfall.
“Kobbie Mainoo didn’t even get a chance under Ruben, really,” Neville said on Stick to Football. “If you look at Mainoo now, in this team, it’s just obvious that was Ruben Amorim’s worst decision.”
After Amorim lost his job, Neville went even further. He said Amorim “killed” Mainoo’s development. “Honestly, I never liked how Mainoo was handled,” Neville said. “We’ve talked about it a lot on this show. When Amorim said at the start of the season that it was either him or Bruno Fernandes, I didn’t agree. It killed Mainoo’s confidence, and then he barely played just that one cup game against Grimsby.”
Now, with Amorim gone, Mainoo has a shot to keep proving people wrong, starting with United’s trip to Everton next Monday. Another strong game, and he’d make a real case for Tuchel to call him up for England’s friendlies in March.
Tuchel himself just said Mainoo is “back in the picture” for England, along with United teammates Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. Speaking at the Nations League draw on Thursday, Tuchel called Mainoo “a huge talent". He added, “He’s already played a tournament for England from start to finish. So he’s back, and so are Luke and Harry. Suddenly, there are a few players back in the mix. United are playing with a back four and a different style now, which fits better with what we’re doing. That’s real competition.”
RED TO BLUE? WHY MANCHESTER UNITED ARE PLOTTING A SHOCK ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER RAID
Manchester United are targeting Alexis Mac Allister! Get the latest on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s shock raid on rivals Liverpool today.
Manchester United are actually considering a move for Alexis Mac Allister, a star currently playing for their old rivals, Liverpool. Right now, United’s putting together a shortlist of midfielders they want to go after in the summer, and Mac Allister’s name keeps popping up. The people in charge at Old Trafford are watching his situation closely.
There’s a lot of talk about Mac Allister possibly leaving Liverpool when the season ends. He’s still under contract at Anfield until 2028, but his season hasn’t gone smoothly. He’s struggled to hit top form, and, honestly, you can tell it’s been a tough year for him.
Getting Mac Allister out of Liverpool would be a massive challenge for United. Sure, a few players have worn both shirts – Michael Owen and Paul Ince come to mind – but it’s rare. Nobody’s moved directly between the two clubs since Phil Chisnall did it back in 1964. That kind of transfer just doesn’t happen.
No one knows yet if Mac Allister even wants to leave Liverpool. He has said he’d like to play in Spain one day, so that’s something to think about. United also realises that, unless they make the Champions League, signing a player of his calibre just isn’t realistic.
Still, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s co-owner, wants to explore every option. If Mac Allister becomes available, United would be interested, no question.
Mac Allister only joined Liverpool from Brighton last summer for £55 million, then helped them win the Premier League. Before that, he played a huge part in Argentina’s World Cup win over France in 2022. No wonder he’s seen as one of the best midfielders in the world.
United’s not just looking at him, though. They’re also keeping an eye on Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, and Elliot Anderson as they try to shake up their midfield for next season.
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