Adam Wharton Transfer from Crystal Palace to Real Madrid
Adam Wharton, who has been the subject of links to several big clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid, has specified one requirement for his next club.
Adam Wharton has been pursued by several major clubs, notably Manchester United, and Real Madrid are also monitoring him.
Madrid are interested in Adam Wharton. E-Noticies has relayed that there is an exorbitant figure that Real Madrid have no intention of matching.
According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Florentino Perez has asked David Beckham for his opinion on Adam Wharton regarding a possible transfer next summer. The outlet also states that Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham have been asked for their views on Wharton as Real Madrid look to assess his suitability. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace co-owner Steve Parish has admitted that a transfer is a possibility if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League. Parish told talkSPORT that he thinks Adam Wharton at some point will want to play in the Champions League, either with Crystal Palace or with another club.
A leading source in the industry said that Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace is firmly on Madrid’s radar. Adam Wharton is on Real Madrid’s list of targets for midfield signings and might be the most realistic option for the club. Crystal Palace may find it hard to keep hold of Wharton, as was the case with Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze in the last two summer transfer windows.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.
Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider stated on a podcast that Adam Wharton is unlikely to leave Selhurst Park in the middle of the season. Wharton is settled at Palace and seemingly will not push for a January transfer, so Real Madrid and other suitors might have to wait until the summer to stand a better chance of getting a deal done.
According to AS, Adam Wharton remains atop Real Madrid’s wish list, with the club viewing him as the long-awaited replacement for Toni Kroos.
Spanish outlet AS claims Real Madrid have cooled plans for any alternative summer reinforcement in order to prioritise signing Adam Wharton. The report states that Madrid have effectively deferred other midfield business for the Crystal Palace player, who they are convinced can be the next tempo-setter at the club. Crystal Palace are expected to rebuff bids below €80 million.
Real Madrid are ready to go all out for Adam Wharton's signature, as the England international seems to be emerging as the club's top target in midfield. Manager Xabi Alonso is eager to bring in that profile of player. AS reports that Real Madrid are determined to pay what it takes to land Wharton, whose asking price could be as high as €80m.
Adam Wharton is linked with Real Madrid by British media. The Daily Mail reported that Crystal Palace wants to considerably improve Wharton's contract to distance interested clubs such as Real Madrid. According to the BBC, Crystal Palace would include a release clause exceeding 90 million euros in the new contract. Transfermarkt states his market value is currently 45 million euros.
Crystal Palace are readying talks over a new contract with Adam Wharton as they seek to fend off interest from Europe’s biggest sides and want to offer him improved terms as soon as possible. According to The Daily Mail, talks are planned to fend off a growing list of suitors which also includes Real Madrid. The report prices Wharton at £75 million, while BBC Sport expects any release clause to surpass that figure. Wharton is currently tied to Palace until the summer of 2029.
Adam Wharton is reported to have a 'gentleman's agreement' to leave Crystal Palace if he does not renew his contract and an offer matching his valuation is received. After an impressive time at Selhurst Park since joining from Blackburn in 2024, Wharton has attracted the attention of teams including Manchester United and Real Madrid. According to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, should Wharton not sign a new contract, he could be allowed to leave Palace for a fee in the region of £60-£65 million (€68m-€74m) due to a 'gentleman's agreement' with the club. Speaking to The United Stand, Jacobs claimed that Wharton could sign a new deal at Palace containing a release clause of around that figure, or he may be allowed to leave next summer if a suitable offer is received without fresh terms being signed.
Adam Wharton is on Real Madrid’s radar and they are expected to bring a new midfielder to the club in 2026 regardless of whether or not Valverde departs.
Real Madrid are interested in Adam Wharton and would be prepared to make a move for him in January. According to a report via Fichajes, Crystal Palace have now made it clear that he is an untouchable option in January. He has a contract with the London club until 2029 and the Eagles are under no pressure to sell.
Transfermarkt reports that Crystal Palace rejected approaches from Real Madrid for Adam Wharton in January. The club will reportedly reject any approaches for the player in January. Several European giants are monitoring the England international, but Palace will stand firm.
While Real Madrid are also interested in Adam Wharton, the player reportedly prefers Liverpool over any other suitors, according to DaveOCKOP.com.
Real Madrid are interested in Adam Wharton and have already ‘sounded out his contract terms’ ahead of a potential transfer. Palace have demanded €100m (£87m / $117m) for Wharton, but Madrid would be willing to go as high as €60million (£52m / $70m). Xabi Alonso’s side reportedly have him as a top target to bolster their defensive midfield options. Reported by Defensa Central.
Crystal Palace’s asking price for Adam Wharton has dropped from £100 million ($135.5 million) to a relatively reasonable £60 million ($81.3 million). Real Madrid are interested in the England international. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid are interested in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and could look to make their move for him at the end of the season. A report via Fichajes claims that Real Madrid are preparing to offer around €60 million for him, but Crystal Palace are unlikely to sanction his departure for that amount and are likely to demand a premium.
With Dani Ceballos expected to leave Real Madrid in 2026, the Spanish side will pursue one of Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton or AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit as his replacement. Source: Defensa Central.
Real Madrid are lining up a move for the Crystal Palace midfielder, Adam Wharton, at the end of the season. Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has requested the club to sign the player as a priority target. The player is reportedly valued at €115 million, and it will be interesting to see if Real Madrid are willing to pay up. They have the resources to get the deal across the line.
Real Madrid is showing a strong interest in the potential transfer of Adam Wharton. Real Madrid have not made a bid yet, but there are murmurings of evaluating the finances involved for Wharton. Xabi Alonso wants to add a player of Wharton's profile to replace Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
90min reports on Real Madrid's consideration of signing Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace. Real Madrid is considering signing Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old midfielder impressed in the Eagles' FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs. The Spanish giants have not made a decision yet on whether Wharton is worth his expected €98.4 million ($114.8 million) price tag.
AS reports on Real Madrid's interest in signing Adam Wharton as a potential replacement for Kroos and Modric. Real Madrid is interested in signing Adam Wharton as they seek a midfielder to replace Kroos and Modric. Wharton fits the desired profile due to his age and talent. However, Crystal Palace will not consider offers below 80 million euros. The transfer is contingent upon Real Madrid making a significant sale, such as that of Rodrygo, to fund the purchase.
90min reports on the interest from Europe's elite clubs, including Real Madrid, in Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton. Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton has attracted interest from Europe's elite, including Real Madrid. A move to Madrid would likely cost the capital side around $114.8 million (£85 million, €98.4 million).
According to Team Talk, Real Madrid is keeping a close watch on Crystal Palace's midfielder, Adam Wharton. Wharton, who transferred to Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers for £18 million, has established himself as a regular in the England national team and played a crucial role in Palace's FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs in 2025. There is a possibility that Real Madrid might relocate Wharton to the Spanish capital, thereby moving him out of the Premier League. Crystal Palace is reportedly demanding £60 million for a potential sale this summer. Additionally, Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City have also expressed interest in acquiring Wharton.
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Adam Wharton ahead of a potential future move. The Spanish giants watched the English midfielder regularly last season. Wharton is currently valued at €45m by Transfermarkt but any interest from Madrid isn't expected to result in a bid until next summer.
Team Talk reports on Real Madrid's interest in signing Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace. Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is interested in signing Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace. This interest is part of Alonso's plan to strengthen the midfield. However, Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez is reluctant to make a move for Wharton this summer, and the recruitment team does not think he has done enough to integrate into Europe's football elite. Real Madrid will intensify their scouting of Wharton.
90min reports on Real Madrid's interest in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Real Madrid are interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but his asking price of €65 million is too much for the La Liga outfit.
According to 90min, Real Madrid is reportedly interested in acquiring Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace. Wharton has shown significant development since his £22 million transfer from Blackburn Rovers to Crystal Palace last year. Real Madrid has already sent scouts to a recent match to assess his performance, and Juni Calafat, the club's chief scout, is said to be an admirer of Wharton. Meanwhile, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool have other priorities, which might provide Madrid with an unobstructed opportunity to pursue Wharton, provided they are willing to meet the £70 million valuation.
Real Madrid has shown interest in acquiring Adam Wharton, the midfielder who is currently part of Crystal Palace's lineup. This interest is primarily driven by Juni Calafat, Real Madrid's recruiter, who has been closely monitoring Wharton on several occasions since the player's return from injury. Calafat finds Wharton's profile particularly attractive and has made numerous visits to evaluate the 21-year-old. Although Wharton was previously associated with Manchester City during the last winter transfer window, he is now also attracting attention from Liverpool and Manchester United, increasing the competition for his signature. It is anticipated that Wharton will be included in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad, further enhancing his growing reputation.
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