"Liverpool may reportedly face a struggle to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as Real Madrid are ready to go all out for his signature. The England international now seems to be emerging as Real's top target in the middle of the park, with manager Xabi Alonso eager to bring in that profile of player. This follows Madrid being beaten by Arsenal to the signing of Martin Zubimendi in the summer, according to AS, as cited and translated by Sport Witness."
"One imagines the Spanish giants would be favourites to land the 21-year-old as Palace could have a preference not to sell to another Premier League club. AS also report that Los Blancos are determined to pay what it takes to land Wharton, whose asking price could be as high as 80m. Wharton himself will have an interesting decision to make, as he could do well to take up the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to move to the Bernabeu."
Real Madrid are pursuing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and have emerged as the primary contender for his signature, with Xabi Alonso wanting that midfield profile. Madrid missed out on Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal last summer, and Zubimendi's form at Arsenal increases Madrid's urgency. Liverpool and Manchester City also show interest, but Palace may prefer not to sell to another Premier League club, making Los Blancos favourites. Real are reportedly willing to pay up to £80m. Wharton must weigh a high-profile move to the Bernabeu, with intense pressure and uncertain playing time, against a Liverpool move offering more regular football and a strong project.
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