
Premier League
The name of Adam Wharton is once again making waves in the European football scene. At 21 years old, the English midfielder from Crystal Palace has become one of the most coveted gems in the Premier League. His maturity, vision on the field, and elegance with the ball have piqued the interest of several giants, but now the battle seems to be between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Liverpool rekindles interest in Adam Wharton
Anfield had previously shown interest in Adam Wharton months ago, but the deal did not materialize. However, in recent weeks Arne Slot's club has made a comeback, convinced that the young midfielder would fit perfectly into their midfield renovation project.
As reported by Daily Mail, Liverpool is looking to strengthen their central area with a player who combines technical talent and competitive character, and Wharton ticks both boxes. His outstanding performance with Crystal Palace has not gone unnoticed: over 2,000 minutes played this season, a pass accuracy of over 90%, and an ability to break lines that make him one of the most promising players in English football.
Those close to the player claim that there is no rush to leave Selhurst Park, where he is under contract until 2029. However, the growing interest from top clubs could disrupt Palace's plans, as the player is already valued at over 70 million euros.
Real Madrid keeping an eye on the Crystal Palace gem
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is closely monitoring the midfielder's development. The white club sees Wharton as a future option to strengthen the midfield, an area that will need renovation in the coming years given the wear and tear on figures like Luka Modric or Toni Kroos.
Real Madrid has been consistently watching Adam Wharton in the Premier League. His profile fits with Real Madrid's new transfer policy: young players with international projection and long-term development potential. However, Florentino Pérez and his team seem unwilling to engage in a bidding war and would only pursue the operation if the cost remains within reasonable limits.
A talent conquering Europe
Wharton is not just any midfielder. Despite his youth, he shows a calmness beyond his years. He constantly offers himself, organizes, distributes, and controls the pace of the game. His ability to move between lines and anticipate plays makes him a strategic asset for possession-based teams as well as those preferring quick transitions.
Compared by some analysts to Declan Rice for his physique and to Jude Bellingham for his tactical maturity, Wharton represents the new generation of English players excelling both physically and technically. It is no coincidence that he has also drawn interest from clubs like Manchester City or Bayern Munich, although currently Liverpool and Real Madrid seem to be in the lead.
An open battle for Adam Wharton's future
The main obstacle remains Crystal Palace itself, determined to protect their star. The London club plans to offer him an improved salary and an even more prominent role in the team, knowing that pressure from the big clubs will be constant in the coming months.
At Anfield, they see Wharton as a natural replacement for players like Thiago Alcántara or Wataru Endo, while at the Santiago Bernabéu, he is viewed as an ideal complement for a midfield dominated by youngsters like Bellingham, Valverde, or Tchouaméni.
Regardless of his destination, the future of Adam Wharton seems to lie outside of Palace sooner rather than later. His talent, maturity, and potential place him at the center of a battle between two of the most powerful clubs on the planet. And when that happens, there can only be one outcome: European football is gearing up to witness the birth of a new star.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Liverpool quiere robarle un fichaje al Real Madrid