Manchester United central midfielder is ‘of interest’ to Tottenham Hotspur this summer

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in one of Manchester United’s most exciting midfield talents, even though a move is not seen as a priority at this moment in time.

Tottenham Hotspur’s search for a holding midfielder continues as the future of Yves Bissouma remains up in the air.

Spurs have been linked with a move for Joao Palhinha this summer, and it is understood that the Bayern Munich midfielder could be available at a discounted price.

Thomas Frank is also said to be a big admirer of Adam Wharton, with reports claiming that the Dane even asked Spurs to sign the Crystal Palace midfielder this summer window.

However, Tottenham were handed a major blow a few days ago, as reports claim that Wharton is set to remain at Palace for one more season, and should he depart the Eagles next summer, a move to Liverpool would be his preferred destination.

Tottenham show interest in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo

Journalist Dean Jones has now shared a recent update on Tottenham’s pursuit of a midfielder, stating that Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo is of interest to Spurs.

The journalist, however, states that Mainoo is not a priority situation for Tottenham at the moment, but his situation is one that could still develop.

It is believed that the player’s current focus is to ensure the 2025/26 season is a successful one for him, although it remains to be seen which club he will be representing by then.

Mainoo fits Spurs transfer strategy better than Joao Palhinha

While Joao Palhinha is the ideal profile for Tottenham, being a natural six with physicality and experience at both Premier League and Champions League level, the player’s age could work against him.

Palhinha is currently 30, and given Tottenham’s recent strategy of signing players with potential and huge resale value, it is unclear if the Tottenham higher-ups will be willing to sanction a move for the Portuguese midfielder.

Mainoo, on the other hand, is a young player who fits Spurs’ transfer strategy, as he is one with the potential to develop even further, given that he is still only 20.

The young United man can also play in a host of different positions, including as an eight, ten and on the right, a much-needed quality, given the number of games Tottenham could play next season.

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