Overview
- Mid-August reports say Liverpool have moved from monitoring to direct contact over Adam Wharton but have not made a formal offer and talks remain at an early stage.
- Crystal Palace are reported to be asking around €90–91 million for the 22-year-old, a price that has reportedly cooled Real Madrid's interest.
- Chelsea and Manchester United are named suitors in recent coverage, with Chelsea described as enthusiastic but neither club has lodged a concrete bid.
- Wharton is a defensive/central midfielder who played 53 matches last season with one goal and seven assists and he started Palace's recent cup and European finals.
- If Palace hold to their valuation buyers will need to move quickly or raise their offers because Wharton's contract runs until 2029 and gives Palace strong negotiating power.