The European transfer market has begun to heat up again. This time, the Madrid club's focus is on young talent from the English Premier League - Adam Wharton. According to El Nacional, Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso intends to sign the 21-year-old midfielder next season.
Alonso sees Wharton as the team's future backbone. In his opinion, the English footballer is very similar to Toni Kroos in terms of style and intellectual playing style. Therefore, the Spanish manager made a clear recommendation to the club management regarding his transfer.
According to reports, Real Madrid is prepared to offer Crystal Palace an offer of around €60 million. For the Madrid club, this is a normal price for a young and promising player. Fans in Spain are also positively receiving Alonso's selection, as he is known as a coach who barely makes mistakes in transfers.
Adam Wharton is playing an important role for his team in the Premier League this season. He appeared in 13 matches and made one assist. However, his main strengths are his calm movements under pressure and the accuracy of long passes, which make it easier for him to adapt to Real Madrid's system.
Crystal Palace has not yet made an official statement, but they may charge a very high price for the sale of Wharton. The player's contract runs until the summer of 2029, forcing Real Madrid to be prepared for complex negotiations.
According to Transfermarkt, Wharton's market value is exactly €60 million, meaning Real Madrid is ready to acquire him at full value. If this agreement is reached, Real Madrid will have found a new midfield for the next decade.
The patience, technical thinking, and accurate passes characteristic of Alonso's pupils fully align with the Madrid team's future style. Therefore, if Wharton heads to the Bernabéu, he could become not only Kroos's successor but also the beginning of a new Madrid legend.
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