Overview

• Spanish outlet AS, via CaughtOffside, reports Wharton is now Madrid’s top midfield priority after the club cooled alternative plans.
• Defensa Central, relayed by Madrid Universal, says Madrid have set an internal ceiling of €60 million for any bid.
• CaughtOffside reports Palace expect offers above €80 million and have little incentive to sell under that level.
• Yahoo Sports cites Defensa Central that Palace proposed a swap involving Nico Paz, which Madrid are currently reluctant to sanction.
• Additional reporting links Liverpool and other Premier League sides to Wharton, indicating a competitive market and the possibility of any move being pushed to a later window.