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Adam Wharton set to remain with Crystal Palace amid Real Madrid interest

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Adam Wharton set to remain with Crystal Palace amid Real Madrid interest
Summary

Adam Wharton will continue his tenure at Crystal Palace, despite being linked to Real Madrid. Palace manager Pierre Sage indicated that Wharton is expected to stay, mentioning, 'I don’t think now is the time to do that' when asked about his potential move. This decision comes as Real Madrid seeks to bolster their midfield after missing out on Rodri, with concerns regarding the future of Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga. Real Madrid's options are limited as another target, Martin Zubimendi, is also unavailable due to high valuation, leaving Kees Smit as a possible alternative for the club.

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What We Know
  • •Wharton trained with Crystal Palace ahead of their league opener.
  • •Pierre Sage confirmed Wharton is not expected to leave this summer.
  • •Real Madrid had monitored Wharton but faced challenges with Palace's valuation.
  • •Other midfield targets for Real Madrid, including Zubimendi, are also unavailable.
  • •Kees Smit remains a backup option for Real Madrid this summer.
Latest Updates
  • 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid-linked midfielder set to continue at Premier League club
What they're saying
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After missing out on Rodri, Real Madrid remain on the hunt for a central midfielder who can add more stability to the club’s second line of press.There are increasing question marks over the long-te...

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