Real Madrid are set to finally sign a new midfielder this summer, two years on from Toni Kroos’ retirement in 2024. Club bosses are ready to make their move, but currently, they are still deciding who to target.
The likes of Vitinha, Rodri Hernandez and Kees Smit are all on Real Madrid’s radar, and the same can be said for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton. The 22-year-old has been watched for over 12 months, and now could be the time that they make their move, considering it’s increasingly likely that he leaves the Premier League club in 2026.
Wharton perfectly fits Real Madrid’s transfer policy of targeting younger players, but even if he is the one they go for, it’s not certain that they will secure his signature. The main problem could be Liverpool, who want to keep him in English football – and currently, they are favourites to get him, according to Marca (via CaughtOffside).
Liverpool are said to be in “advanced contacts” with Wharton’s representatives, and their hope is to reach an agreement on personal terms before the summer transfer window opens. That would leave them well-placed to seal a deal with Crystal Palace, and in the process, leave Real Madrid in the dust.
Real Madrid must make their decision soon
Real Madrid cannot afford to wait too long to identify their leading target. Whoever they go for, there is a risk of being left behind if the call is made too far into the future, and given there’s very little for Alvaro Arbeloa’s side to play for between now and the end of the season, club bosses can afford to look ahead to the summer.
It will certainly be interesting to see who Real Madrid go for. Wharton is one of their options for now, but that whether he still is come the summer remains to be seen.
Liverpool are sure candidate to land him but is he aggrecive in winning duels because that is what liverpool are missing right now the need aggrecive midfielders they need aggrecive midfielders like Caisedo,Gavi,Joao Gomes,Mathues Fernandes, that the kind of midfielders i want to see at liverpool this summer transfer window live
I like guy but liverpool should think carefull besides he’s not the only midfielder in the market is not that i dont want lfc to sign him he’s good no dought about that but he’s not aggrecive i saw he play at anfield liverpool need aggrecive midfielders like Gavi,Caceido,Joao Gomes,Mathues Fernandes, liverpool need aggrecive midfielders this summer for me signing Warthon wount be a good decision what do you think guys whats your thought on this
All i know is that we need a new coach in liverpool
We really need the towering, strength and skill of Wharton in Madrid’s Midfield
Alvaro Arbeloa should continue and be given time, I like his dressing room coordination, playing style but should be signed players for, in order to give Madrid what they use to be
Alvaro Arbeloa should continue and be given time, I like his dressing room coordination, playing style but should be signed players for, in order to give Madrid what they use to be