Man City earmark Adam Wharton as long-term transfer target in midfield succession plan
Manchester City is looking to sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, as they see him as a player who can contribute to their team for a long time.
The City team does not plan to pursue Wharton this summer. However, they see him as a possible signing in the future and are considering him in their planning for the midfield at their home ground, the Etihad Stadium.
The football player Wharton has done really well for Palace ever since he moved there from Blackburn for £22.5 million in January. He's a young player, only 20 years old, and now he's been selected to be part of England's final group of 26 players who will compete in Euro 2024.
There are still five more years remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park, and Palace have stated that he will not be leaving due to his exceptional performance at the end of the season under Oliver Glasner.
The midfield of City necessitates a reformation since Kalvin Phillips is anticipated to depart during this summer season. The exodus of both Fernandinho and Ilkay Gundogan last year has added to the dilemma.
Matheus Nunes has found it difficult to get enough playing minutes since City picked him over Eberechi Eze, who plays for Wharton's Palace, as their signing last year.
Rodri had a fantastic year but requested a break at the end of the season, stating that he felt overwhelmed. Kevin De Bruyne, who is an essential part of City's midfield, has only one year remaining on his contract. He recently shared that he would contemplate relocation to Saudi Arabia.
De Bruyne mentioned, "The sum of money involved is massive, especially considering that this may be the concluding phase of my career. It is crucial to take that into consideration."
My oldest child is currently eight years old and has never lived anywhere except England. He often inquires about the duration of my time playing for City. When the time finally arrives, we will need to handle the situation in a specific manner.
De Bruyne leaving City would increase the importance for the club to consider their future plans for the midfield position.
There are rumours that City, along with some other European clubs, are keeping an eye on Joao Neves, a 19-year-old midfielder from Benfica. However, his release clause of £102m is a major challenge for any potential suitors.
The City made an extraordinary move by taking legal action against the Premier League for their sponsorship rules on Tuesday. They argued that the current regulations could potentially restrict their ability to spend money on players in the future.
Wharton's inclusion in the final England squad for Euro 2024 was highly demanded and it appears that Bayern Munich is still interested in acquiring him, according to recent reports.
Adam Wharton's career has skyrocketed as he secures a spot in England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the talented player.
Wharton received great praise for his performance during his England debut when he confidently completed all 36 of his passes after coming off the bench. This happened during a friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which they won 3-0.
Southgate admitted that England has been lacking players like Wharton for approximately seven or eight years.
It's clear that he has left a good impression on us. We observed some remarkable skills in his club games, and the rest of the team noticed his talent right away.
Earlier this week, Bryan Robson, the ex-captain of England, praised Wharton for realizing that the key to a great midfield is its simplicity.
