Overview

• Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Real Madrid are all reported to be tracking the 21-year-old midfielder.
• Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke says a mid-season move is unlikely because Wharton is settled and playing regularly at Selhurst Park.
• Spanish outlet AS reports Real Madrid view Wharton as a long-term midfield target and suggests Palace would not sell below roughly €80m.
• UK reports claim Manchester United are considering a bid of around £60m next summer, which has not been confirmed by the clubs involved.
• Palace are said to be weighing a fresh contract to strengthen their position, adding to existing leverage from Wharton’s deal that runs to 2029.