Adam Wharton Potential Destinations—ranked

Adam Wharton whitethorn good beryllium successful a position wherever he’s picking from an array of Europe’s elite successful 2026, having established himself arsenic 1 of nan Premier League’s standout midfielders since joining Crystal Palace.

Dougie Freedman worked his magic for nan umpteenth clip by bringing nan Blackburn Rovers midfielder to Selhurst Park astatine nan commencement of 2024, pinch Oliver Glasner’s Eagles subsequently embarking connected a stellar extremity to their 2023–24 season.

The left-footed Wharton has been described arsenic a “continental” midfielder by immoderate and Gen Z’s reply to Michael Carrick. So acold overlooked by Thomas Tuchel for England, Wharton is simply a judge stake to beryllium nan sanction supporters crave erstwhile nan Three Lions struggle their measurement done nan North American power a nan World Cup adjacent summer.

Wharton is simply a wonderfully talented footballer whose attributes successful possession would boost nan motor rooms of immoderate of Europe’s astir recognisable outfits. When he does determine to move on, Palace will profit massively, having signed him for astir £20 cardinal ($26.6 million).

Here’s really Sports Illustrated ranks six imaginable transfer destinations for nan English midfielder adjacent year, based connected nan deal’s likelihood.

Spurs’ liking successful Wharton dates backmost to his Blackburn days, / Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images

5. Manchester City

Man City are reportedly targeting Wharton to switch Rodri. / BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images

Chelsea are unpredictable successful nan transportation market. / Robin Jones/Getty Images

3. Real Madrid

Real Madrid whitethorn target nan midfield marketplace adjacent summer. / Denis Doyle/Getty Images

Man Utd are sniffing astir for nan Englishman. / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images

1. Liverpool

Wharton’s passing could thief unlock Florian Wirtz. / Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

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