Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton ahead of a potential transfer next summer. City’s interest in Wharton arises from their aim to strengthen their midfield, especially as uncertainty surrounds Rodri’s future. Since his arrival from Atletico Madrid in 2019, Rodri has solidified his position at the center of City's midfield, playing a crucial role in their domestic and European triumphs. However, recent reports indicate that the Spaniard might be on the move next summer, with Real Madrid reportedly eager to secure his services. Should Rodri depart, it would create a substantial void in City’s midfield, compelling Pep Guardiola to seek an adequate replacement. Nevertheless, City is not the only club interested in Wharton’s talents; Liverpool is also keeping an eye on the Crystal Palace star. Liverpool had been linked with various midfielders in recent transfer windows, but their attempts to secure reinforcements have not always been fruitful. Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad was the latest player on their list, but the Spanish midfielder chose to remain in La Liga. Consequently, Arne Slot has turned his attention to Wharton, who can provide depth and quality to his midfield options. Wharton’s rise to prominence as one of the most talked-about young midfielders in the Premier League has been remarkable. He joined Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers during the winter transfer window earlier this year, in a deal reportedly valued at 22 million pounds, and has a contract with the Eagles until 2029. Therefore, any attempt to attract the player will require a substantial financial investment. Since his arrival, Wharton has quickly made an impact at Selhurst Park. His performances have earned praise from both fans and pundits, who admire his vision, passing ability, and defensive work rate. These qualities earned him a spot in England's Euro 2024 squad. He continues to develop under Oliver Glasner, and if he maintains his consistency, the Premier League giants could indeed come calling for the young talent next summer.
Arsenal and Liverpool-linked Viktor Gyokeres acknowledges that his 100 million euro release clause is ‘a bit excessive’ as the prolific Sporting striker hints at a potential Premier League move in the ‘next transfer window’. Arsenal and Liverpool-linked Viktor Gyokeres acknowledges his 100 million euro release clause is “a bit excessive,” though he could still end up in the Premier League. The prolific Sweden international spent three seasons in England with Swansea and Coventry before moving to Portuguese giants Sporting in the summer of 2023. He scored 43 goals in 50 appearances during his debut campaign in Lisbon. These performances are believed to have attracted the attention of recruitment teams at Emirates Stadium, Anfield, and Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea also among his many admirers. No transfer materialized in the last window, but Gyokeres is eager to see what unfolds in the next. He told Sport Bladet when discussing his current situation and future, with interested parties needing to come up with 100 million euros to secure a deal: “They wanted most of the starting players to stay and kept us tightly held. That’s how it ended up, but I really enjoy Sporting, so staying was no problem for me. Naturally, you want to compete at the highest level. It was probably a bit excessive because nothing came of it. Of course, it’s a lot of money. But we’ll see what happens in the next window… I’m very happy at Sporting and can’t complain about anything, so it’s absolutely no problem for me to stay. Naturally, you aim to test other leagues and a higher level, but I’m not stressed.” Gyokeres is contracted until 2028, so Sporting are under no pressure to sell and his asking price is unlikely to decrease anytime soon. He has already added another seven goals through five appearances in the 2024-25 season, maintaining his impressive individual standards.
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