Overview

• Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid are cited as leading admirers, with Chelsea adding Wharton to a long‑term wishlist and Manchester United also linked.
• Crystal Palace are braced for approaches before Monday’s deadline after selling Eberechi Eze, yet they plan to keep the England midfielder and are quoting up to £100m.
• Multiple reports describe a late-window deal as difficult, pointing to a potential move in January or next summer instead.
• City are considering a bid and Real Madrid are assessing the finances, with some reports claiming Xabi Alonso views Wharton as a priority at around €115m.
• Transfermarkt’s valuation of roughly £39m highlights the gap to Palace’s demanded fee.