Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a central midfielder a top transfer priority for 2026, with Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo on their radar.
Manchester United are preparing one of their most ambitious transfer moves in recent years, with reports from Fichajes claiming the club are ready to table a €100 million bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.
Tottenham Hotspur’s ambition to reshape their midfield under Thomas Frank has hit a significant setback, with Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton expected to stay at Selhurst Park for another season.
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their midfield unit in the coming months. They have identified Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton as targets, but both players are likely to cost a lot of money.
Manchester United are looking to improve their midfield with the addition of Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace. The English midfielder has established himself as a promising performer in the Premier League since joining Crystal Palace in 2024.
Man United are planning to sign a new midfielder in January, and one of their leading targets is Adam Wharton. Club officials are hopeful that a deal can be done for the England international, who has also been linked with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea.
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a major midfield overhaul next summer, with Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton emerging as the club’s top target.
United’s recruitment needs in 2026 point toward very different targets at Selhurst Park. Manchester United’s interest in Adam Wharton has been widely reported, but he may not be the Crystal Palace player who best fits the club’s 2026 transfer strategy.
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has named Brighton star Carlos Baleba as the signing he thinks the Red Devils should bring in in midfield.
Manchester United have reportedly mapped out a bold plan to restructure their midfield in the last few transfer windows, and the club is reportedly prioritising moves for Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson.
Tottenham Hotspur remain part of the conversation around Adam Wharton, but the latest developments place their rivals in a much stronger position, as Manchester United have decided to move quickly in an effort to seal a deal before Liverpool enter the race.
Chelsea are interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old is one of the finest young talents in the Premier League, and he has been linked with multiple clubs.
Chelsea are looking to improve their midfield unit ahead of the January transfer window. According to a report from TEAMtalk, they are looking at multiple midfielders, and the Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton is at the top of their wishlist.
Crystal Palace could ask for Trevoh Chalobah as part of any potential future deal for Adam Wharton according to reports. Chelsea are well stocked in midfield, but with Romeo Lavia suffering another injury setback against Qarabag the Blues could look to assess their options.
) Defensa Central reports that Liverpool want to avoid a bidding war with Real Madrid for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and are ready to meet the Eagles’ valuation to secure a quick deal.
Manchester United’s winter plans have taken an unexpected turn. Their pursuit of Adam Wharton grows stronger by the day. As the January transfer window edges closer, the club’s recruitment team has increased its focus on potential midfield reinforcements.
Manchester United are unlikely to pursue the midfield targets fans are calling out for in January, but they might just take a look at Jobe Bellingham’s uncertain situation at Borussia Dortmund.
Former Chelsea star Carlton Cole wouldn’t be surprised if the Blues beat Liverpool and Manchester United to to the signing of Adam Wharton. The Crystal
Manchester United have often been on the run for young midfielders who have been calm on the ball, along with their vision to influence matches. Of late, they have shortlisted one such player, and he is none other than Crystal Palace midfielder, Adam Wharton.
If Manchester United were to materialise their interest in Adam Wharton next year, they may be able to snap him up for a reduced fee. The Red Devils’ interest in Wharton dates as far back as 12 months ago, when they identified him as a potential successor to Christian Eriksen and replacement for the ageing Casemiro.
Despite winning the 2024/25 Europa League, and therefore breaking a 17-year trophy drought, Tottenham Hotspur aim to bolster their side in this summer transfer window as new manager Thomas Frank will hope to eclipse their previous 17th-place finish in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur are embarking on a new era under Thomas Frank, as they look to build on the Europa League victory last season and take the team to the next level.
Adam Wharton has quickly emerged as one of the most talked-about names in the Premier League transfer market. The Crystal Palace midfielder is attracting strong interest from several top clubs, with competition for his signature expected to intensify as the summer window approaches.