Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have reportedly sent scouts to keep an eye on a Premier League player. Real Madrid is now arguably the biggest club in world football, having won several titles in its rich history, including a record 15 Champions League trophies.
This season, Los Blancos are chasing their 16th European crown and are involved in a three-way battle with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for the La Liga title.
Madrid have signed some of England’s best players over the years, such as Michael Owen, Steve McManaman and most recently, Jude Bellingham. – Ahead of the summer transfer window, after being heavily linked with Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, it has been claimed that Madrid are aiming for another Three Lions player.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the reigning European champions are keeping track of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who returned to action for the Eagles after being out as a result of hernia surgery.
Wharton, 21, was included in England’s Euro 2024 squad and is expected to be chosen by new boss Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming international match. The report claimed that Madrid’s chief scout, Juni Calafat, is an admirer of Wharton, and the club’s staff has been sent to keep a close eye on the midfielder.
Apart from Real Madrid, it has been suggested that Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United are all interested in the youngster. Wharton has made a total of 16 appearances in all competitions for Palace so far this season and has registered one assist.
The 21-year-old is reportedly valued at around £70m by the Selhurst Park club, who will have a tough time keeping hold of their star players such as Wharton, Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Palace are back in action this weekend when they face Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
