Wharton Stays at Palace Amid European Campaign

Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace's 21-year-old midfielder, has decided to stay at Selhurst Park for the 2025-2026 season despite strong interest from Liverpool, Tottenham, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. His recent injuries and desire for consistent playing time influenced his decision, providing stability for Palace as they face possible departures of other key players like Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze. Liverpool and Tottenham are expected to renew their pursuit of Wharton next summer, with Liverpool seen as favorites for a future transfer. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are monitoring Wharton but are not expected to make offers this year due to his injury record and limited appearances. Palace has no immediate need to sell, with Wharton contracted for over four years and Blackburn Rovers set to receive a percentage of any future sale. Wharton's decision comes as Palace prepares for their first-ever European campaign, adding importance to his continued presence.