Real Madrid are reported to be monitoring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, the Daily Mail says, as they consider long-term options in midfield. The 21-year-old England international has been identified as a deep-lying playmaker profile capable of stepping into a creative orchestration role.<\/p>\n
Wharton moved to south London in January 2024 from Blackburn Rovers and has since made 44 appearances for the Eagles. He played a direct part in Palace\u2019s recent cup successes, helping the club win the 2025 Community Shield and the FA Cup. In the Community Shield, Wharton provided the assist for Isma\u00efla Sarr\u2019s 77th-minute equaliser against Liverpool that forced a penalty shootout. Oliver Glasner\u2019s men then claimed the trophy, beating the defending English champions 3\u20132 on penalties.<\/p>\n
Interest in Wharton is not confined to Real Madrid. Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are reported to be among the teams tracking the midfielder. Palace face a contractual backdrop that runs to June 2029 for Wharton, leaving just over two weeks for interested clubs to act before the summer transfer window closes.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace\u2019s ability to retain the player could be tested if reported moves elsewhere materialise, including a potential transfer involving Marc Gu\u00e9hi to Liverpool. For Real Madrid, the reported interest comes amid a period of midfield fragility. The club is currently without Jude Bellingham due to injury, Eduardo Camavinga has suffered a setback in his return from injury, and Dani Ceballos has been linked with a possible move to Real Betis. Fede Valverde also missed the preseason friendly against WSG Tirol because of overload.<\/p>\n
Should Real Madrid choose not to pursue Wharton during the current window, the club can revisit the matter in January. For now, the story underlines how injuries and squad movement are prompting major clubs to consider younger midfield options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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