Former Premier League midfielder Joe Ledley says he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Arsenal or Liverpool hijacked a Manchester United transfer deal.

Mikel Arteta will hope to bolster his Arsenal squad in January and boost his chances of hanging on to top-spot in the Premier League.

Liverpool were not expected to have a busy winter transfer window after spending over £400m on new players in the summer.

But Liverpool’s dismal form may have forced Arne Slot to reconsider his plans, with the club’s title defence already hanging by a thread.

Wales hero Ledley can see both Arsenal and Liverpool making moves for Manchester United target Adam Wharton.

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Wharton, 21, has developed into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since joi

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