Chelsea will reportedly compete with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid to sign 21-year-old English midfielder Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace.
According to an update by the reliable Ben Jacobs, Adam Wharton is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues view the English international as a long-term target, and a summer move will unlikely see the light of day. Meanwhile, a report by Caught Offside has revealed that the Crystal Palace midfielder is also a target for Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, with the Eagles demanding £100 million to part ways with him.
The rise and rise of Adam Wharton
Adam Wharton has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since joining Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers in January 2024. The 21-year-old whizkid surprisingly hit the ground running at the South London club, and his exploits have helped him break into his national side.
The English international has turned out nearly 50 times thus far for Crystal Palace while chipping in with six assists. Meanwhile, Wharton’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several European bigwigs. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the English international, and the latest reports have linked him with Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.
A man in demand
Chelsea’s hoarding policy means it is hardly surprising that the Englishman has emerged as a target for the West London club. While Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are the undisputed first-choice central midfielders, that is no reason to stop Chelsea from pursuing another world-class midfield prospect. However, a summer move will unlikely see the light of day, with Crystal Palace uninterested in parting ways with him.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Adam Wharton is understandable. The Reds are scouring the market for a holding midfielder amid the weak defensive-minded displays in the middle of the park. So, Wharton is a viable target for Liverpool. As for Manchester City, Rodri’s relentless links with Real Madrid mean the Citizens can do with a replacement.
So, Wharton is an option worth considering for Manchester City. Meanwhile, Real Madrid may dip into the market for a holding midfielder amid Eduardo Camavinga’s fitness issues. So, the 22-year-old Englishman is a viable target for Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, the report by Caught Offside has claimed that Crystal Palace will demand around £100 million to part ways with Wharton in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the English international, with a summer departure not on the cards.