Overview

• Real Madrid have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old midfielder as a potential long-term successor to Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, according to The Daily Mail via EPL Index.
• Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are also reported to be monitoring Wharton, with Manchester City among other clubs tracking his development.
• Wharton opted to remain at Crystal Palace for the 2025–26 season after delaying a summer transfer, ensuring Palace retain control over any negotiation timeline.
• Crystal Palace are positioned to demand a premium fee backed by Premier League financial clout and a Blackburn sell-on clause that boosts the club’s leverage.
• Praised by figures like Pep Guardiola for his composure, passing range and tactical intelligence, Wharton’s standout displays have driven up his market valuation.