- ICYMI: Manchester City Target Crystal Palace Midfielder Adam Wharton in January Transfer Window
Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton during the upcoming January transfer window. According to Teamtalk.com, the 20-year-old has caught the attention of City’s scouting team after a series of composed performances in his debut Premier League season.
Wharton joined Crystal Palace in January 2023 from Blackburn Rovers in an £18 million deal. Since then, he has made 24 league appearances for the Eagles, establishing himself as a key player under manager Oliver Glasner. Despite not scoring a goal for Palace, Wharton’s ability to control games from midfield has led to a sharp increase in his transfer value, now estimated at £35 million.
City’s interest in Wharton comes amid a challenging campaign in which injuries have stretched their squad depth. With Rodri sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly looking for a specialist deep-lying midfielder to reinforce his side.
According to the report, Wharton, whose contract at Selhurst Park runs until the summer of 2029, is seen as a long-term investment. Crystal Palace are expected to resist offers for the England international, as they also face potential interest in key players like Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze.
No formal approach has been made by Manchester City yet, but reports suggest the Premier League champions are closely monitoring the situation. Palace’s response to any potential bid remains uncertain, especially given Wharton’s importance to the team.
More updates are expected as the January transfer window approaches.
