Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has been linked with a move away from the South London club ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool are keen on Adam Wharton, who is valued at £100 million. However, the Crystal Palace midfield prodigy is committed to the Premier League club, and he does not want to force an exit anytime soon.
The development will come as a major blow for the clubs hoping to sign him. Wharton has established himself as one of the best young midfielders in the Premier League, and he could prove to be a quality long-term addition for Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months. Arsenal need more depth in the middle of the park, especially with Jorginho likely leaving the club. Thomas Partey has been linked with an exit as well. Wharton will add control, composure and defensive cover to the side.
Similarly, Liverpool need an upgrade on Wataru Endo. The Japanese international has been a useful squad player for Liverpool, but he is not good enough to start for them every week. Signing a talented young midfielder like Wharton could add more stability to their midfield. He could allow the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister to operate with more freedom.
Chelsea do not need Wharton
Chelsea already have two young defensive midfielders in Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. It will be quite surprising if they decide to invest in the Crystal Palace star as well. They will not want to spend £100 million on the midfielder, especially when they have two promising young players at their disposal.
Arsenal and Liverpool could certainly use someone of his quality, but the asking price could be a major problem. They will not want to spend £100 million on the Englishman, especially when they need to improve the other areas of their squad as well. Also, the youngster is still largely unproven at the highest level, and he is not worth £100 million this summer.
