"At just 21, Wharton has impressed enough in the Premier League to draw stylistic comparisons to Luka Modric, and Madrid view him as an ideal fit for their long-term squad plan. Any pursuit will be expensive, Palace are expected to rebuff bids below 80 million, and the player's contract at Selhurst Park runs to 2029, giving the Eagles significant leverage."
"He is composed under pressure, progressive with his passing, and confident receiving the ball in tight area, traits Madrid prize for controlling tempo in high-stakes matches. Adam Wharton has taken his game to a new level His scanning, first touch, and ability to switch play quickly evoke the controller-creator characteristics often associated with Modric at his peak, even if Wharton is at an earlier stage of development."
"The Spanish giants have the options of Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde in their midfield. Adding Wharton would refresh the metronomic side of the engine room. Madrid have effectively deferred other midfield business to prioritise Wharton. For Crystal Palace, the situation is equally clear, with a contract until 2029, the club controls the timeline and has little incentive to sell unless a truly elite offer arrives."
Real Madrid have placed Adam Wharton at the top of their midfield wish list and have cooled plans for other summer reinforcements to prioritize him. Wharton, 21, has earned Premier League recognition with composure under pressure, progressive passing, tight-area receiving, scanning, first touch, and quick ability to switch play, drawing stylistic comparisons to Luka Modric. Crystal Palace value Wharton highly, expect to rebuff bids below 80 million, and hold a contract until 2029, giving them leverage. Madrid already possess options like Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham and Valverde, but view Wharton as a metronomic refresh. Liverpool have also shown interest, creating potential competition.
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