Real Madrid are reportedly putting Adam Wharton at the top of their midfield wishlist, according to Spanish outlet IF claiming the European giants have cooled plans for alternative summer reinforcements to position themselves for the Crystal Palace star.
At 21, Wharton has impressed enough in the Premier League to draw stylistic comparisons to Luka Modrić, and Madrid view him as an ideal candidate for their long-term selection plan.
Any pursuit will be expensive, Palace are expected to reject bids under €80 million, and the player’s contract at Selhurst Park runs until 2029, giving the Eagles significant leverage.
He is calm under pressure, progressive in his passing and confident when receiving the ball in tight spaces, which is Madrid’s prize for controlling the tempo in high-stakes matches.
Adam Wharton has taken his game to a new level
His scanning, first touch and ability to switch plays quickly evoke the ‘controller-creator’ traits often associated with Modrić at his peak, even if Wharton is at an earlier stage of development.
The Spanish giants have the options of Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde in their midfield. Adding Wharton would revamp the metronomic side of the engine room.
Madrid have effectively postponed other midfield matters to prioritize Wharton. For Crystal Palace, the situation is just as clear: with a contract until 2029, the club sets the timeline and has little incentive to sell unless a truly elite offer comes along.
Real Madrid are genuinely interested in the Palace star
If Madrid decide to test Palace’s resolve, they will do so in the belief that Wharton can be the next pace setter at the club.
Wharton has been labeled as one “excellent” player and his achievements have impressed some of the biggest clubs in the world.
Premier League giants Liverpool have also shown interest in the England international midfielder, so the race to sign him is expected to be intense.
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