Adam Wharton hits front pages in Spain with Real Madrid eyeing Crystal Palace midfielder as heir to Luka Modric & Toni Kroos

According to AS' front page, Madrid are monitoring the Palace ace, with the Spanish giants looking to improve their midfield following the exits of veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric over the past 15 months.

The report adds, however, that Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool are also keeping tabs on the England international, whose contract runs until 2029. Madrid will only be able to move for the 21-year-old if they make an 'important sale' this summer but even then, they may not be able to sign him. 

Palace are said to value Wharton at around €80 million (£69m), and that is a 'problem' for Madrid, who like his player profile and age. The Eagles are said to be very aware of the Premier League trio's vast wealth, with United leading the charge to sign him.

With Palace set to lose Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, along with Marc Guehi's uncertain future, the Croydon outfit will not want to see Wharton depart this summer as well. However, Madrid may consider trying to sign him in 2026.