- Adam Wharton could leave Crystal Palace
- Tottenham now interested
- Why English midfielder will snub Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a Sandro Tonali alternative. The North London giants are the latest club to set their sights on the Englishman.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are prepared to seriously push for Wharton due to concerns over not landing Tonali. The Newcastle United star is their top target but their £100m valuation could prove too much.
Wharton’s future has been the subject of speculation heading into the summer transfer window. While he has three years left on his contract, he has garnered interest from top European clubs.
Tottenham want Wharton
The report claims that Liverpool have already held talks with Wharton’s camp and are the “strongest admirers.” They have held a long-term interest in the player who starred in Palace’s UEFA Conference League win.
Manchester United have also been monitoring the 22-year-old for quite some time. But now Tottenham are in the race, which only further casts doubts over Wharton staying at Selhurst Park.
Wharton has three years left on his contract and has been with the club since February 2024. Last season, he made 53 appearances across competitions, posting one goal and seven assists.
Wharton wants Champions League
Wharton’s ambitions of playing in the Champions League will likely mean he rules out a move to Spurs. He reportedly wants to play in Europe’s elite club competition, and the Lilywhites will be playing no European football.
If the England international stays at Palace, he’ll be competing in the Europa League. He played a key role in the UEFA Conference League win, which means Pierre Sage will start his reign in Europe.
Spurs are rebuilding and showing ambition, plotting moves for players like Tonali and Wharton. But a lack of European football will likely prove problematic.
