Overview

• During a Palace training session covered by Sky Sports, Adam Wharton pointed to the club badge, a gesture widely read as his intention to remain this season.
• Diario AS, via Football España, reports Real Madrid are monitoring Wharton and would only consider a move after a major sale, with his price estimated at around €80m.
• Manchester United are described in reports as admirers after a setback in their Carlos Baleba pursuit, but summer spending and budget limits make a bid uncertain.
• Crystal Palace hold Wharton on a deal to 2029 and, with no formal offers and other potential departures under consideration, are unlikely sellers without a significant fee.
• The 21-year-old England midfielder helped Palace win the FA Cup and the Community Shield and has earned praise for his composed, controlling style.