Real Madrid pushing to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton

Real Madrid are set to challenge Manchester United and Liverpool for the signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Reports suggest that Palace have placed an €85 million price tag on the young English talent as European giants circle in on his signature.

The 21-year-old midfielder has been a revelation since joining Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers in a €27 million deal. His performances have quickly established him as a key player for the Eagles, playing a crucial role in their successful mid-table finish in the Premier League last season. Despite undergoing a hernia operation earlier in the campaign, Wharton has returned to full fitness and is back in action for Palace.

Wharton’s consistency and technical ability have made him one of the most exciting young midfielders in England. Over the past two seasons, he has made 32 appearances for Palace, contributing four assists. His ability to dictate play from midfield and his composure under pressure have caught the attention of top clubs across Europe.

Wharton’s performances have not gone unnoticed, with top clubs across England and Europe closely monitoring his development. Manchester United and Liverpool are both keen on signing the young midfielder as they look to bolster their squads. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Newcastle United are also assessing Wharton’s progress as he regains full match rhythm after his injury setback.

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However, it is Real Madrid who are making significant moves in the race for his signature. According to The Daily Mail, Madrid’s chief scout, Juni Calafat, is a confirmed admirer of the England international. Calafat, who has been instrumental in bringing young talents such as Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo to the Bernabéu, has reportedly instructed his scouting team to monitor Wharton closely.

Despite his young age, Wharton has already made his mark on the international stage. He has played one match for the senior England team and has also represented England at the U21 level. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, a move to a top European club could enhance his chances of becoming a regular in Gareth Southgate’s squad.

Crystal Palace are aware of the growing interest in Wharton and have set an €85 million asking price for their prized midfielder. Given his contract situation and potential for further development, Palace are in no rush to sell unless their valuation is met.

As the summer transfer window approaches, Adam Wharton is shaping up to be one of the most sought-after young midfielders in Europe. With Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool, and other top clubs vying for his signature, Palace may face a tough task in keeping hold of their star player. Whether he remains at Selhurst Park or moves to a European giant, Wharton’s future looks incredibly bright, and his development will be closely watched in the coming months.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.