Real Madrid loses another midfielder worth 70 million euros

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28/08/26 21:00:00

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Adam Wharton, a 22-year-old midfielder from Crystal Palace, is out of reach for Real Madrid in this transfer market. The English club has decided not to entertain offers for the player, who is under contract until June 30, 2029 and has also drawn interest from Manchester City.

The decision complicates a potential addition that had been considered to bolster the white team's midfield. Real Madrid is still monitoring opportunities before the deadline, but currently, all 25 spots in the LaLiga first team are filled.

Adam Wharton declared non-transferable by Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace has ruled out a departure for Adam Wharton during this transfer window. According to reports in England, the club aims to retain the midfielder for this season and is not open to negotiating his transfer.

His contractual situation supports this stance. Wharton signed until 2029 when he arrived from Blackburn Rovers in January 2024, in a deal totaling around £22 million plus add-ons.

Real Madrid had considered him as an option to strengthen the midfield. Some reports suggested a potential deal around €90 million, while valuations in England have mentioned figures close to £100 million.

The high cost was already hindering any move before Palace outright shut the door. The London club does not need to negotiate this summer for a player who still has nearly three seasons left on his contract.

Manchester City also inquired about Wharton

Real Madrid is not the only club tracking Adam Wharton. Manchester City has made inquiries to Crystal Palace in recent days regarding a potential deal to bring the English international on board.

The response was consistent: Wharton is not for sale. Manchester City was exploring options to restructure their midfield and had Wharton on their list, but Palace stated their intent to retain him for the 2026/27 season.

The player himself has expressed his desire to stay in London this season as well. This position further narrows the possibility of a transfer before the deadline and delays any negotiations between interested clubs and Palace.

Real Madrid needs to free up a roster spot

The second hurdle for a move to LaLiga lies within the Madrid team. With their recent signings registered, Real Madrid currently has all 25 first-team spots filled, requiring a departure before adding another player.

In this scenario, Eduardo Camavinga comes into play, with his future potentially tied to midfield restructuring. Without a sale, there is currently no administrative leeway to bring in another player to the first team.

Real Madrid will remain vigilant in the market in case an opportunity arises in the final days, but the situation with Adam Wharton faces two concrete obstacles: Crystal Palace's reluctance to sell and the white team's need to free up a roster spot. Unless there is a change in stance before the deadline, his potential arrival will have to wait for another transfer window.

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