Man United already admit defeat in midfielder race as two top targets have been identified

Manchester United have placed Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton at the top of their midfield shortlist for the summer transfer window, according to The i Paper.

While the club has also monitored the development of Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Old Trafford officials now believe the 23-year-old is more likely to end up at Manchester City, shifting United’s focus firmly onto Baleba and Wharton.

Strengthening midfield has become United’s top priority going into the summer, especially...