Overview

• Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Real Madrid are all credited with interest in the 21-year-old midfielder, according to multiple reports.
• Journalist Pete O’Rourke says Wharton is settled at Selhurst Park and unlikely to leave mid-season, with Palace expected to resist January offers.
• Manchester United are reported to be preparing a bid of around £60m next summer, while AS reports Real Madrid view Wharton as a long-term Toni Kroos successor with a fee around €80m.
• Wharton is under contract until 2029 and Palace are reportedly considering a fresh deal to strengthen their position and potential future fee.
• Palace are said to be assessing contingency options, with Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin cited as a possible target in case of a future sale.