Crystal Palace have firmly rejected an approach from Manchester City for midfielder Adam Wharton. New Eagles boss Pierre Sage has warned suitors that his star player is not for sale this summer.
Adam Wharton is generating transfer talk again, with ex-Liverpool star Ray Houghton revealing to GOAL that fellow Reds legend Jan Molby is a “big fan” of the Crystal Palace midfielder. Anfield has been mooted as a potential landing spot for the England international, with interest building ahead of the summer deadline in 2026 - with formal bids seemingly in the pipeline.
Paul Scholes has identified two marquee targets for Manchester United ahead of the transfer deadline, including Tottenham defender Cristian Romero and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The Old Trafford legend believes head coach Michael Carrick still requires key defensive and midfield reinforcements to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level.
Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as they continue reshaping their squad under Roberto De Zerbi. The north London club view the England international as a key target, while reports linking Spurs with a move for Mason Greenwood have been dismissed.
And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.
Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton has insisted he will not "sit and cry" after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup. Despite a fine individual campaign at Selhurst Park, the 22-year-old midfielder was the high-profile absentee from the 26-man travelling party announced last week.
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has launched a fierce critique against Thomas Tuchel following the omission of Adam Wharton from the World Cup squad. The teenage maestro inspired Crystal Palace to their historic continental victory just days after being overlooked in favour of veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson for the tournament in the United States.
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has revealed his frustration at missing the initial dressing-room celebrations following the Eagles' historic Conference League triumph. The England international was immediately pulled away for a random UEFA doping test after the final whistle, temporarily delaying his plans to celebrate their continental silverware with team-mates.
Adam Wharton was the star of the show as Oliver Glasner gave Crystal Palace fans the perfect parting gift by leading the Londoners to a fully deserved 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday night. Right from the first whistle, Wharton had the look of a man determined to make a mockery of Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave him out of the England squad for this summer's World Cup in North America.
And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.
Crystal Palace will have set an asking price for Adam Wharton, Clinton Morrison has told GOAL, with it possible that Conference League glory will not be enough to keep the Manchester United and Liverpool-linked midfielder at Selhurst Park. Interest in the talented 22-year-old is expected to be formalised during the summer transfer window, with a big-money deal on the cards.
Liverpool have entered the race to sign Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton as they look to overhaul their midfield options ahead of next season. The Reds are reportedly facing a period of transition in the engine room with several high-profile stars, including Alexis Mac Allister, linked with departures from Anfield.
After years of attempting to stockpile some of the best young talent around, it seems Chelsea are finally set for a dramatic shift in their transfer strategy as they struggle to keep pace with their rivals both domestically and abroad. With the Blues out of the Champions League and lagging behind in the gruelling chase for a top-five Premier League finish, the hierarchy is ready to change tack.
Manchester United are said to be one of Adam Wharton’s many suitors, with ex-Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison telling GOAL of a transfer fee that the Eagles would “bite your hand off” for. At 22 years of age, Blackburn academy graduate Wharton is far from being the finished article. He is, however, generating plenty of interest ahead of the summer window.
