Real Madrid have identified Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a top transfer target after failing to sign Martin Zubimendi, seeking a deep-lying playmaker to dictate tempo. Crystal Palace value Wharton at a minimum of £80m, creating a high barrier to any summer exit. Manchester United view Wharton as a priority following the failed pursuit of Carlos Baleba, while Liverpool reportedly hold some interest. Palace have recently agreed to sell Eberechi Eze to Arsenal and face a potential player exodus with Marc Guehi in the final contract year. Wharton remains young and may delay a major move.
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to make Crystal Palace central midfielder Adam Wharton their top target after missing out on Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal. Xabi Alonso's side could really do with a deep-lying midfield player to dictate the tempo of games, and Arsenal new-boy Zubimendi looks like he would have been an ideal fit. Still, the Spain international opted to join the Gunners instead, and AS are now claiming Wharton is emerging as an alternative for Real.
The report states, however, that Palace won't let Wharton go for less than 80m, and the England international is also a top target for Manchester United. Adam Wharton transfer battle could emerge between Real Madrid and Manchester United Adam Wharton in action for Crystal Palace (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) AS claim that Wharton is also on Liverpool's radar, but that he's seen as a dream signing for Man Utd in particular.
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