Adam Wharton interest grows as Real Madrid weigh summer midfield signing | OneFootball

Real Madrid are planning to sign a midfielder this summer and Adam Wharton has emerged as a leading option. Rodri Hernandez is no longer among their targets.

According to Football Espana, Madrid have tracked Wharton for over a year and he has impressed the sporting department. The 22-year-old England international fits their recent recruitment policy.

Wharton is said to have asked to leave Crystal Palace this summer as he aims to join a Champions League club. Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City are interested, and a move to the Bernabeu is possible.

Palace insist any departure happens on their terms and have set an asking price, which could deter Madrid. Real Madrid are yet to settle on a preferred target, but Wharton is on their shortlist and viewed as one of the most attractive options.

Although a fee has been set, his desire to move could allow a reduced price to be negotiated. Whether Madrid act this summer remains to be seen, but the transfer would make sense and the Bernabeu could suit his continued development.

Source: Football Espana