September 6th 2024.
Adam Wharton may have only joined Crystal Palace in January, but he has already made quite an impression. His breakout season has caught the eye of two of the biggest clubs in the Premier League - Manchester City and Liverpool. Even though the transfer window has closed, these clubs are already looking at potential signings for next summer.
Manchester City may be facing some changes in their midfield, as star player Rodri is being heavily pursued by Real Madrid. Losing him would leave a big void in the team, so City is on the lookout for talented players to bolster their already impressive midfield options. One name on their radar is Wharton, who joined Palace from Blackburn Rovers for a whopping £22million. The 20-year-old has been making waves ever since he made the jump from the Championship to the Premier League, and he has even earned a spot on England's Euro 2024 squad. He is expected to be a key player for Palace as they aim to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.
Wharton's defensive and technical abilities make him a strong candidate to potentially replace Rodri at City, but he is also attracting interest from Liverpool. The Reds were in the market for a new defensive midfielder over the summer, but their pursuit of Martin Zubimendi fell through at the last minute. They have since turned their attention to Wharton and are also keeping an eye on Palace defender Marc Guehi, who has remained at Selhurst Park despite interest from Newcastle.
Interestingly, City were previously linked with another Palace player, Eberechi Eze, but they did not act on their interest. Both Eze and Guehi will now have a chance to impress new England boss Lee Carsley in the upcoming Nations League fixtures. As for Wharton, he had to pull out of the U21 squad due to a groin injury, but he is expected to be back in action for Palace's next game against Leicester on September 14th.
It seems that Wharton's future is filled with opportunities and potential, as he has caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League. Only time will tell where he will end up, but for now, he remains a key player for Palace as they continue to make history in the league.
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